Thread: secret hose -TD5 oil cooler

Cracking of TD5 exhaust manifold studs is a common issue. Fix is relatively easy search for exhaust manifold or I believe it's in the good oil

Is that the little guy about 2" long ? Easily missed if you aren't looking for it and it cops all the radiant heat from the turbo. Worst thing is the little blighter has two different diameters so you can't even use a piece of heater hose if you are in a bind.

I now carry a spare in my parts bin after getting caught out. Was extremely lucky to notice the puddle coming out of work one day. That was the day I decided an Enginer Saver will be a mandatory piece of kit on any car I own.

Originally Posted by peter5111

Is that the little guy about 2" long ? Easily missed if you aren't looking for it and it cops all the radiant heat from the turbo. Worst thing is the little blighter has two different diameters so you can't even use a piece of heater hose if you are in a bind.

I now carry a spare in my parts bin after getting caught out. Was extremely lucky to notice the puddle coming out of work one day. That was the day I decided an Enginer Saver will be a mandatory piece of kit on any car I own.

Definately,so easy to miss, I was aware of it only because of this forum.After a long drive I was losing small amounts of coolant, didn't happen around town. Noticed small amount of water collecting on the engine block low down at the back. I had a job getting the heat shield off, the bolt holding it to the turbo was seized. Had to drill and chisel the pop rivets to take the aluminium shield off then attack the exposed bolt. New bolt gone in with anti-seize compound on it. The oil pressure switch had some gunk in it, cleaned it out , replaced the plastic cover over the wires, old one had hardened and fell apart [ would have been 11 yrs old] The hose was bulging under pressure, just got it in time.Engine saver is good idea, for sure. Bob

Yep, it's an odd sized bit of hose. As listed elsewhere in this forum, I've been chasing down the absence of this hose and downstream plumbing from my TD5 D2a which came to light after the cap on the oil cooler outlet - where this hose should be - had cracked.

No luck anywhere getting a cap that would suit (Enzed, Repco, Bursons, Pirtek), so I put a new hose piece on, then placed a round headed bolt in with the thread coming out the other (narrower) end then did it up against the clamp on the thinner end. Not a drop coming out

I use a smear of non corrosive sensor safe sealant on all metal radiator hose connections. They always seem to have some corrosion, maybe from that pink oat coolant?.
I need to change this little hose on one of our TD5's, it's sitting in the centre console, need a bit of spare time to do it.
Re; the back most nut on the manifold, mine dissapeared also, don't know how long it was gone for, but I never had any exhaust leaks. I managed to find a suitable stainless nut in the garage and stuck that in place, no problems, although I think it's important not to overtighten!!!!!.

Yes, bigO , I noticed build up of some residue around the oil cooler spigot, also some dried pink residue, must be the oat. The rave dvd says to fit and tighten the exhaust manifold nuts from the centre outwards to 25Nm, [18 lbf.ft.], whichs begs the question, where do I get a decent tension wrench? Supacheap do the job? Cheers, Bob

yep, the supercheap torque wrenches are up to the job but remember to look after them and they should be calibrated (or at least get be checked) every 12 months

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

yep, the supercheap torque wrenches are up to the job but remember to look after them and they should be calibrated (or at least get be checked) every 12 months

Thanks, where do you get them calibrated? [ may be a silly question] Bob.