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XJ8-308 trans cooler pipe sizes

Old Jul 13, 2015 | 02:11 AM
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Default XJ8-308 trans cooler pipe sizes

Can anybody tell me the thread size and dia. for the tube nuts
that secure the transmision cooler lines to the radiator please ?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 04:01 AM
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They are not NPT because a 1/4? NPT is a loose fit when I
used it to flush.

So either BSP or metric.

A radiator vendor might know, or a garage with a flushing machine.

Please post back, I'd be interested to know myself.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by plums
They are not NPT because a 1/4? NPT is a loose fit when I
used it to flush.

So either BSP or metric.

A radiator vendor might know, or a garage with a flushing machine.

Please post back, I'd be interested to know myself.
Thanks Plums...I suspect they will be metric of some sort.
Reason I ask is i am trying to put together my own flushing system.
I am using three 10 litre jugs, one of which is fitted with a tap.
I want to use this as the 'filler' connected to the return pipe of the trans.
The other pipe will empty into another 10 litre jug.
This way the entire trans contents will be changed negating the messy
and tedious methods of changing oil
I have already fitted the remote dipstick tube tot he trans and hope to get into this when the weather warms up a bit ;o)
 
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The NPT fit well enough for the flush because I only crank with fuel injectors
disabled. Watch out for the end of the hose flailing around and spraying
everything. I used clear vinyl hose to be able to see the colour change.

Of course, NPT might not be widely available in Australia.
 
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