SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
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I have 2006 V8 with 124 000 Klm. Just getting to end of MAJOR service with the replacement of Coolant. As I lifted Top Bleed Vave to release and check, the valve came off in my hand leaving the two stub pipes in their respective rubber hoses. On inspection, the plastic body of the valve was all crumbling but the pipes within the rubber seemed OK ( material wise). I cannot believe I have the only valve of a mass production part that is so very badly sub-standard and urge all you guys to check this valve. Don't know if the oily rag guys D3s have similar valve but would suspect so, in which case, this could be a real cause of early engine failure if it went during high speed motorway run.
I am still suffering tummy wobbles as I am due to go into Bots and Caprivi in two months time.........if I hadn't found this !!! 
The local stealer?" No stock and havn't heard of any problems". Due to the severaty of the plastic condition I just do not believe this.
To all guys - just remove top engine cover (four screws), look at front,centre, next to thermostat, two 10mm bore rubber hoses clamped together with this valve - chrome hex top to it. Inspect the condition of the valve body, it should be quite strong so give it a good check. I am trying to get alternative part made of steel, if successful will let you know.
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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 20th Jun 2012 6:26 am |
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SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
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Solved by using some brass parts from Hydraulics Co. - Last forever now together with my peace of mind and money still in bank!  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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| 21st Jun 2012 5:32 am |
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Craigsa
Member Since: 28 Mar 2014
Location: Swakopmund
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Thanke Bob. Will check mine.
Have you heard of any others with the same issue since then?
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| 19th Apr 2014 4:25 am |
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SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
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Not heard of anyone with this problem but did see same on V8 engine in a write-off vehicle I saw. When I touched the valve it broke, but was OK until I did - it may be me  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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| 20th Apr 2014 7:03 pm |
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brulser
Member Since: 25 Nov 2013
Location: cape town
Posts: 10
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Hey I had the same issue I just saw cooland runing out bt also made pipe that last ten times longer.
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| 20th Apr 2014 7:47 pm |
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SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
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VERY LATE UPDATE :- My neighbor directly across road bought used D3 V8. I told him to check this connector.............following Saturday, as he drove out of his driveway, the connector broke ! He has now corrected the situation without cost. ( he was about to go onto Highway when he saw water in his drive). This really is a disaster waiting to happen. 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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| 6th Aug 2017 9:43 am |
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AL_P
Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
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Hi
Just been doing some maintenance on my V8 and thought I would replace this part as it appears pretty flimsy.
I suspect it has worked loose recently but that’s another story!
Do you have any links or pictures of the brass part you used please?
Can’t seem to find any.......
Thanks in anticipation
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| 19th Nov 2017 6:11 pm |
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SADISCOBOB
Member Since: 08 Oct 2010
Location: Alberton
Posts: 246
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Hi AL_P , Unfortunately not. I bought from a Hydraulics supply company - the general dealer who supplies all the fittings, pipes, pumps etc for oil hydraulic systems, main business being replacement hoses made to samples. He checked sizes and came up with a fitting that would do the job. It has no "bleeder" within it as the plastic failure had but when needing that you can always loosen one pipe - works for me. 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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| 20th Nov 2017 8:09 am |
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AL_P
Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
Posts: 161
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Gents, Thanks very much for the replies, will get searching!!!!
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| 20th Nov 2017 9:47 am |
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