93 RRC oil leak = Trans cooler - Land Rovers Only

arcon12 · 12-31-2007, 03:09 PM

Traced a pesky oil leak to behind the grille of my 93 RRC LWB. Removed grille and the leak wasn't coming from the pipe connectors but from the middle of the trans cooler!

I pulled the cooler and cleaned it off. Seems the unit has rusted through, emitting a nice fine mist of crap on everything behind it, and now that it's out i can't drive unless i want to shoot 60psi of trans fluid stright up in the air.

So what are my options? Replace with OEM, USED, aftermarket, or is there a conversion to a later style (read less expensive) unit.

ArmyRover · 12-31-2007, 03:25 PM

I would go with either a new oem unit or convert to a new aftermarket unit. I wouldn't waste the time and effort on a used one that could blow out after all that work.

arcon12 · 01-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Agree about the used units. I found a new oem one one ebay for ~$250. I'll let you know how it turns out.

gregory.pearson · 01-02-2008, 07:55 AM

Having just experienced the same fun, I did go the used route, if that’s what you happen to end up doing, I'd recommend Grampa's Retired Rovers in VT... just my 2 cents. He sold me a used cooler for a very good price.

The swap of the entire unit will take all of 10 minutes; just make sure the ground is good and covered underneath, trans fluid is nasty stuff to clean up!

As recommended to me by a few members on this board, it's not a bad time to check the rest of the plumbing leading to the cooler itself, it was something I never would have checked otherwise, and found an elbow that needed replacing as well.

12-31-2007, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
arcon12 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD-USA Posts: 9 Gallery: 0	93 RRC oil leak = Trans cooler Traced a pesky oil leak to behind the grille of my 93 RRC LWB. Removed grille and the leak wasn't coming from the pipe connectors but from the middle of the trans cooler! I pulled the cooler and cleaned it off. Seems the unit has rusted through, emitting a nice fine mist of crap on everything behind it, and now that it's out i can't drive unless i want to shoot 60psi of trans fluid stright up in the air. So what are my options? Replace with OEM, USED, aftermarket, or is there a conversion to a later style (read less expensive) unit. __________________ 93 RR 4.2 LWB 170k mi/25k on new engine.

12-31-2007, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	I would go with either a new oem unit or convert to a new aftermarket unit. I wouldn't waste the time and effort on a used one that could blow out after all that work. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

01-01-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
arcon12 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD-USA Posts: 9 Gallery: 0	Agree about the used units. I found a new oem one one ebay for ~$250. I'll let you know how it turns out. __________________ 93 RR 4.2 LWB 170k mi/25k on new engine.

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01-02-2008, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
gregory.pearson 1990 RRC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newport, Rhode Island Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	Having just experienced the same fun, I did go the used route, if that’s what you happen to end up doing, I'd recommend Grampa's Retired Rovers in VT... just my 2 cents. He sold me a used cooler for a very good price. The swap of the entire unit will take all of 10 minutes; just make sure the ground is good and covered underneath, trans fluid is nasty stuff to clean up! As recommended to me by a few members on this board, it's not a bad time to check the rest of the plumbing leading to the cooler itself, it was something I never would have checked otherwise, and found an elbow that needed replacing as well.

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