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    Oil Leak

    Hi guys,noticed oil leaking from this pipe..not sure if its suppose to have oil in it as its connected to the radiator..any ideas to why??

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    Oil cooler feed,

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    So its suppose to have oil in it??

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    Yes, but it's not supposed to leak.

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    It's auto transmission fluid..your radiator has a cooler built in for the gearbox fluid

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    Ahhh i see now..is it straight forward fix? Seals or the whole pipe?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesy12345 View Post
    It's auto transmission fluid..your radiator has a cooler built in for the gearbox fluid
    Auto cooler is the other end of the radiator, that's the engine oil cooler, pre ME7 cars only.

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    I think i may need to replace the whole hose as its leaking frm the joint is..damn pipe

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Auto cooler is the other end of the radiator, that's the engine oil cooler, pre ME7 cars only.
    Thanks didn't know that

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    Cheers guys for the help

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    Thats brill..nice one for that.


 

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