Oil cooler pipe leak at front cover

OIL COOLER PIPE LEAK AT FRONT COVER

Model

New Range Rover V8 petrol Range Rover Classic V8 petrol Discovery V8 petrol

Affected vehicles

300190 onwards 647645 onwards 081991 onwards

Date

1995-04-12

Reference

12/04/95

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Oil Cooler Pipe Leak At Front Cover

MODEL

New Range Rover V8 petrol Range Rover Classic V8 petrol Discovery V8 petrol

DETAIL

A small number of reports have been received which have identified an oil leak from the front of the V8 engine where the oil cooler pipes connect to the front cover.

The cause of these leaks are related to over tightening of the oil cooler pipe connector into the front cover.

ACTION REQUIRED

For information only. When replacing or disconnecting oil cooler pipes whilst undertaking an associated repair ensure they are tightened to 18 -20 Nm. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

When tightening oil cooler pipes in the front cover tighten to 18-20 Nm. Do not over tighten.

12/04/95

12/09/95/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP 300190 onwards LH 647645 onwards LJ 081991 onwards LD

WARRANTY

Not applicable

COMP. CODE

Not applicable

SRO

Not applicable