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NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

ACE/ARC Front Pipe Connection

Hi, I am embarking on changing my ACE pipes at home myself, and have got stuck on what I thought would be the easiest connection to do first

Can anyone tell me how the front left connection that goes to a small cooler comes undone? I can feel the connection tucked above the front rail body structure in the front left wheelhouse, and from the new pipe it looks like it is some sort of snap fit, but I cannot figure out how to disconnect the old pipe?

Obviously don’t want to break anything, so any insights appreciated:)

2016 LHD 5.0

28th Nov 2023 3:40am

Phoenix

Member Since: 16 May 2022
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Last edited by Phoenix on 23rd Dec 2023 11:30pm. Edited 1 time in total

28th Nov 2023 8:24am

NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

Thanks, much appreciated. It will be here from amazon tomorrow and I will get on it at the weekend

...and there was my thinking all I'd need was a 10mm socket!

29th Nov 2023 2:33am

ChrisJC

Member Since: 14 Sep 2023
Location: Northants
Posts: 81

2014 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 Aintree Green

I made up this to release the connection. I think that the two bits of copper pipe were for the union in question, and the black thing was for a different connection.

Chris.

L405 - 4.4SDV8 Vogue
P38 - 4.6V8 HSE
Land Rover series IIA V8

29th Nov 2023 6:54pm

NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

Thanks guys, the tool Phoenix posted worked a treat. I can also see how your copper sleeved would work too, Chris. Nice handy work there!

4th Dec 2023 1:46am

NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

Next ACE pipe I could do with some advice on how to disconnect is from the other side of the engine bay, I guess it’s the other half of the cooling line for the ACE.

Any idea what tool I need here and/or tips to disconnect? 🙂

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4th Dec 2023 1:52am

ChrisJC

Member Since: 14 Sep 2023
Location: Northants
Posts: 81

That must be what that black tool I made was for... Looks familiar.

Chris. L405 - 4.4SDV8 Vogue
P38 - 4.6V8 HSE
Land Rover series IIA V8

4th Dec 2023 7:27pm

Phoenix

Member Since: 16 May 2022
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Last edited by Phoenix on 23rd Dec 2023 11:31pm. Edited 1 time in total

4th Dec 2023 7:33pm

NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

Thanks, guys. Much appreciated advice. I will get on it and give it a go at the weekend!

6th Dec 2023 5:19am

NoHandSignals

Member Since: 28 Aug 2023
Location: MI
Posts: 16

Got it done. Easy once you know how 😆

Got this Lisle tool from Amazon after failing at fabricating my own. Perfect fit for the job.

Sharing in case of need from other newbies!

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17th Dec 2023 9:52pm

ChrisJC

Member Since: 14 Sep 2023
Location: Northants
Posts: 81

Nice!

I always have the issue that I know what the special tool should look like, but have no idea what it's called. So I make one.

Chris. L405 - 4.4SDV8 Vogue
P38 - 4.6V8 HSE
Land Rover series IIA V8

18th Dec 2023 7:06pm

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