Range Rover SE (LP) V8-4.0L (1995)
Coolant Line/Hose: Customer Interest
Cooling System - Coolant Leak From Bleed Tube
No:
86/12/03/NAS
Ref:
Issue:
1
Date:
10/31/03
Battery Gases Impact Surrounding Tubing
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LP)
All
SITUATION:
COOLANT LEAK FROM BLEED TUBE
A coolant leak can develop from the coolant bleed tube as the result of deterioration caused by vented battery vapors.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL BATTERY VENT PIPE AND BLEED TUBE
When the source of the leak is determined to be the coolant bleed tube between the expansion tank and the radiator, install the battery vent pipe and a
new bleed tube as outlined in this TIB.
PARTS INFORMATION:
PCH000280
Bleed Tube Assembly
Qty 1
YTJ500010
Battery Vent Kit
Qty 1
AS400 WARRANTY CLAIMS:
86.15.89/39
Time 0.20 hrs.
Install new battery vent kit
FAULT CODE: A
26.30.37
Time 0.10 hrs.
Install new expansion tank to radiator bleed tube
(claim as a separate process)
FAULT CODE: F
DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPAIR RADIATOR TO EXPANSION TANK COOLANT BLEED TUBE
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Place a container under the front of vehicle to catch any coolant spillage.