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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Hi Guys,
I am a little further down the road to fitting an oil cooler for the auto gearbox to ensure I don't get water / glycol inclusions into the gearbox. Thought I would report what I found now instead of waiting as it is quite important : The Kenlowe 13 row cooler ( AT13LTA or RX1572 ) is not recommended by them as a REPLACEMENT unit for existing cooler within the water radiator, only as a booster together with existing cooler system. Kenlowe recommend that we use either the 25 row or 34 row units. I'm sure I can fit the 25 row but am going to check if I can get the 34 row cooler in. These can both be used IN PLACE of existing system. 34 row unit is 330mm wide x 263mm high --- I think the unit will fit but the fixtures and pipes may be the problem.
Keep you posted.
Regards,
Bob Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
Post #7698023rd Mar 2011 2:29 pm
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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Have now ordered 25 row unit from Kenlowe together with all pipes and fittings making up their kit No. AT25LTA.1/2 BSP +. May have to narrange special end fittings for hoses but we will see.
I will make up 'photo diary and post it here for any interested party. 8) Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
Post #77262510th Mar 2011 11:22 am
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oradba69
 


Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
Location: Centurion
Posts: 39

South Africa 2012 Discovery 4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

SADISCOBOB wrote:

I will make up 'photo diary and post it here for any interested party. 8)

Yes please.  
Post #77973829th Mar 2011 8:21 am
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Disco3 Gert
 


Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: Vaaltriangle
Posts: 36

South Africa 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Hi Bob, how did this oil cooler installation go? Have you sorted out the autobox flushing as well? current: Disco 3 TDV6 SE, fitted: 265/65/17 BFG, NL Dual Battery, Onboard compressor, frontrunner towbar.
old: Defender 110 2.8i  
Post #7922803rd May 2011 7:16 pm
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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Hi Gert, Have to admit to dragging the lead a little. I have got the cooler kit from Kenlowe - looks very nice quality. I am hoping to start fitting to D3 within the next 2 weeks but first I am possibly going to ZF for them to fit steel G/Box sump and seperate filter ( replacing existing plastic set-up ) together with complete change of oil. I am told by ZF that only filter needs replacing after this job and not the sump plate as well.
Chap I went in and spoke to suggested oil change closer to 100 000 than 180 000 klm - latter may be too late, ON AVERAGE, due to oil deterioration. BMW 4 x 4 with similar boxes overheat oil and get seperate cooler fitted timeously, unless they don't mind reco box prices of +/- R32 000. Basically, if towing, I was told to watch oil condition closely. If at all smelly or burnt looking - GET IT CHANGED ASSAP !!
All these little bits of info' help I reccon', espescially when relevant to SA ambient temp. conditions. Now found a very helpful chap at ZF, unlike my first attempt by 'phone.
When job's complete, I will still be posting 'photo history.
Regards all
Bob Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
Post #7930155th May 2011 11:45 am
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RSAChris
 


Member Since: 16 Apr 2010
Location: Centurion RSA
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South Africa 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 SE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

Bob, I need to do an oil change on mine... would like to talk to the right guy.. will you pm me his name please?

Cheers
CS Proud owner of an IIDTool
2010 Disco 4 TDV6 SE
R2D3 the 2007 Disco 3 TDV6 SE... gone now
Romulus [Defender 110 CSW Td5] will always be missed
Rofty [Defender 110 CSW Td5] first Td5 and start of motor electronics...
www.flickr.com/photos/the_steyns  
Post #7930285th May 2011 12:10 pm
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Disco3 Gert
 


Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: Vaaltriangle
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South Africa 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Hi Bob, no problem sounds that you are on the right route with ZF. Mind sharing the info and contact for conducting the filter conversion and oil change? Did they give you a quote for it and are you dealing directly with ZF?

Then what is the differnce between an oil + filter change and the double flush?

Thanks
Gert current: Disco 3 TDV6 SE, fitted: 265/65/17 BFG, NL Dual Battery, Onboard compressor, frontrunner towbar.
old: Defender 110 2.8i  
Post #7931665th May 2011 5:46 pm
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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
160 000 k service

Hi Guys,
Completed the job at ZF yesterday. Everything 'tricky poo' and smooooooth changes. Very pleased with service there and believe they did what they said :- Remove sump plate and filter, Replace plastic sump plate with steel sump and independant filter, full flush of box and refill with correct oil.
Now for the auto-box oil cooler ! I am trying to source smaller hydraulic fittings at present as I have a little"quart in pint pot" situation with the Kenlowe unit bought but still think it is possible --- I still have nightmares of glycol seeping into gearbox Big Cry .
Regards,
Bob Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
Post #79600113th May 2011 6:40 am
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Disco3 Gert
 


Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: Vaaltriangle
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South Africa 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

HI Bob

Good to hear everything is and went smooth with ZF Laughing

Cheers
Gert current: Disco 3 TDV6 SE, fitted: 265/65/17 BFG, NL Dual Battery, Onboard compressor, frontrunner towbar.
old: Defender 110 2.8i  
Post #79733116th May 2011 7:27 pm
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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
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South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
160000 service

Hi Discoroy,
Oil for auot box : Apart from LR Castrol, you can get a price from ZF for their ZF LIFEGAURD 6 - full synthetic for use with ZF auto box fitted to D3. Just had mine serviced at ZF and that is the oil used - flush and refill.
Regards,
Bob Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
Post #79865720th May 2011 9:22 am
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mariusjnr
 


Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: Gauteng
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South Africa 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 4
Pricing

Hi SADISCOBOB

do you have any details of who we can contact and what the whole operation cost you.

Thanx
Marius 2012 Discovery 4 SDV6 SE 50mm Suspension Lift, Front Runner RR, Drawers, Tuffstuff Underbody Armour.
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE 50mm Suspension lift, 33" BFG MT, Rocksliders, Bashplate. 250 000km Sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S, Snorkel, TorqueTune Remap, Club 250 000km, Sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5, Roof rack, Club 250 000km, Drowned Sad  
Post #79892521st May 2011 6:41 am
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SADISCOBOB
 


Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
AUTOBOX OIL COOLER

Hi Guys, I have now finished the installation of the Kenlowe 25 row oil cooler and I am pleased withy the result Very Happy . I am now faced with the problem of posting a 'photo strip record of the procedure - finding that a lot more difficult than doing the job !!!
Any body able to coach me on this? Bow down --- simple words please, I'm a mechanical engineer not IT endowed!! Rolling with laughter
Regards,Bob Life always good with a Landy

2006 LR DISCO 3 4.4 V8 HSE
DISCO 1 2.8 TDi
DISCO11 TD5
RR CLASSIC 1980 3.5 V8  
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