Newbie question- pin hole in hose

[steve clare]

Hello,
We've had our diesel auto freetop 4WD for a bout a month and loving it.
Went beautifully on our first trip to north Wales; my wife Lynn and I had a great time- what a fantastic bit of Kit the Bongo is,we are certain that we made the right choice now in going for the Mazda not a classic veedub.
Inevitably a few niggles with a new motor, and I found my first today when underneath fitting EGR blanking plates (from Allans Vehicle Services which went on fine with good clear instructions.)
I also changed the oil and all 3 filters to be on the safe side.
BUT- I noticed a metal hose, (which leads into a rubber section, then into the side of the autobox) had a load of corrosion on it and was weeping. I cleaned off the muck to reveal a splendid pin hole which is now pissing oil ?? on to my drive- it seems pressurised when engine is running.
Can anyone tell me what this is, and can I get replacement or do I need to repair it?

Many thanks Steve Clare

[mikexgough]

Steve, that is the one of the rubber hoses and pipes that lead from the transmission oil cooler.......there are 2 of them......the oil cooler is built in the bottom of the radiator.......

The pipes can be seen Here
Hi and welcome to the forum (Madhousse) by the way.......if you could put your location (or there abouts) in your profile via the user control panel then some local folks may be able to help you too...... Enjoy yer Bongo...

[steve clare]

Cheers Mike.
Yep that's the culprit.
Any help with putting it right appreciated.

[rita]

Cheers Mike.
Yep that's the culprit.
Any help with putting it right appreciated.

Hi,you could cut out the bad piece of pipe and fit a suitable hose and clamps.

Remember to top up the gear box.

Cheers..

[steve clare]

Thanks for that Rita- I had a go at that this morning.
It complicates things a bit that it's the end of the steel pipe near to the 'olive' type end detail- (presumably to fit tight into rubber piping,) which has corroded through. Anyway I cut off as little as possible and re fitted the rubber tube and clamp. Its not leaking, but I guess this isn't a good long term fix? The rubber hose seems to vibrate more than the undisturbed one next to it 'cos it's been shortened I guess.
What do you reckon?

[rita]

Hi, as I understand it,you have cut the bell end off the pipe,if you feel it is too short cut the pipe at a suitable point and extend it with a piece of suitable hose and clips.Remember and check the fluid level in the box.

Cheers..

[Doone]

If you're not happy with the repair long term, then you can order a new pipe from your Mazda main dealer. They sometimes have them in stock, or sometimes they take a couple of weeks to come in.