Tyson Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 A while back I had a problem with a leak with the diff cooling system then got some new pipes and it sorted it or so I thought. The pump for the diff only comes on when the fluid is at temperature and I don't usually do long journeys so the pump never comes on. Did a long journey yesterday and when I got back parked the supe up and went to sleep (COD first ). Got up this morning and wouldn't you know there is a tiny patch of gear oil sitting underneath the cooler. It is leaking in the same place as before so DNK you were right it was the cooler as all the pipes have been replaced I have taken my cars to a local trusted garage (close friend of the family) but obviously the supe is a bit more specialist and he didn't know the pump only worked when warm. So questions: 1. Running out of diff oil = dead diff or worse? 2.Drawbacks of cutting the cooler out of the equation? 3. Where is the cheapest place to get a new diff? 4.Where is a trusted supe specialist close to chesterfield? 5. I take this means going to Newcastle tonight is a big NO NO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Only the UK came with a diff cooler, there are plenty of big powered motors that don't have them, I don't run one on my track car, I do make sure I have decent fluid though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Its only a small leak but I don't think its worth chancing it by driving to Newcastle and back though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I had my whole unit replaced when mine started leaking.. you sure it was just the pipes? Sounds like its not been fitted correctly or the cooler itself also needs replacing. That is the only part I've had to replace on my car due to age so far! (apart from the usual serviceable items) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 I had my whole unit replaced when mine started leaking.. you sure it was just the pipes? Sounds like its not been fitted correctly or the cooler itself also needs replacing. That is the only part I've had to replace on my car due to age so far! (apart from the usual serviceable items) Sorry didn't make it clear in my first post that it is the cooler that was leaking all along but the place I took it too changed the pipes first and it appeared to stop leaking, but this was because the pump only comes on when the fluid is hot and they obviously didn't driver it long enough to get the pump on to build up the pressure, if that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I think Toyota supplied and fit mine for around £300... and seeing as you pride yourself in having a stock UK spec, black, manual, dont start scrimping & saving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 I'm not going to scrimp I will be getting a new one am going to go down to Toyota and see how much they want was just looking for a ball park figure for prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hehe no worries, just pulling your leg Just checked the bill and the part itself was £196 (ex vat) - so add on an hour or two for fitting and that's the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thats not bad, when I asked paul at whiffbitz he said 232 plus vat. Will pop down to MR T and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 you got a part number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 12 months ago my local dealer charged me £201.50 + VAT. The part number is 41881-14010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 12 months ago my local dealer charged me £201.50 + VAT. The part number is 41881-14010. cheers mate will pop down tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 A few weeks ago I found a small puddle of oil infront of the offside rear wheel. I guessed it was the diff oil cooler. Whipped off the plastic shield. Both inlet and outlet pipes were so badly corroded at the rubber hoses it had sprung a leak. The local Toyota dealer and a trader here quoted £277+20% VAT! . So I asked a local firm Cheltenham Radiator if they could fix it. 4 days and £30 later, hey presto, just refitted the repaired cooler. They cut and butt welded both connections, pressure tested it, fixed the mounting plate and sprayed it black. Propah job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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