Hi Guys,
Newbie here with my first Range rover.
Just got a damaged 2008 3.6 V8 that was involved in a front end collision.
Bumper, Bonnet and windscreen was damaged in the collision and i've just bought all parts for an autobiography conversion.
But i'm stuck with 2 hose pipes on the driver's side that connects to nothing and need help with that.
I have attached a picture and all comments will be appreciated.
I am also leaking oil from what i think is the ACE pump, as one of the metal pipes that goes from the ACE oil reservoir on the Offside down under the car was crushed in the accident as well. Can i cut the metal pipe and fit a hose in between the cut sections rather than chane the whole metal pipe going under the car?
Pictures also attached.
Thanks,
Steve.
Does anyone have a guide for removing the dashboard as i need to replace the Airbag?

The TDV8 (and the supercharged) has an auxiliary radiator on the OS in that position so perhaps the hoses connect to that?

Wouldn't like to advise on the ACE bar pipes as don't know what sort of pressure they run at - but Land Rover make a big song and dance in the manual about ensuring absolutely no contamination of the fluid with any other fluid or particulates and there is a complicated bleeding procedure so you might need some help sorting it out.

Rip off copies of the workshop manual are easily found on a well known auction site but unfortunately they all seem to be lacking the section on 'Body' that includes the details of how to dismantle he interior. You can take out a temporary subscription to Topix and gain access to the Body section of the manual but it is said you won't be able to download it or not easily anyway.

Looks like a mammoth task - good luck. 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

The ARC system runs at upto 50bar. If your going to repair it, hose won't take the pressure

Thanks for the info Paddi will have a look at the auxilliary radiator and i did try to subscribe to topix last week, but i've been unable to login since i registered. Just keep getting the error message to contact customer services.
Disco mikey, so will i need to replace the complete metal pipe? Where does that pipe lead to?
How difficult is it to replace?
Thanks for your help.

Yes, those two pipes should connect to the auxiliary radiator. The TDV8's auxiliary rad is just part of the standard cooling system - it's an extension of the cooling system in parallel and controlled by a thermostat. The Supercharger auxilliary rad is connected to the oil cooler I believe. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thanks.

Just seen your pictures. Those hoses, as stated, go to an auxiliary radiator

As for the ACE pipe, you can repair them, but looking at it, you would be well advised to replace it (and probably the others too) as they are looking pretty well corroded. Be easier to do it now while its all in bits

Thanks a lot for your reply Disco Mikey.
I've bought and fitted the Aux rad, also bought a reinforced pipe and repaired the ACE PIPE as temporary measure as i'll need to get the car on a ramp to replace all the pipes as they will be a pain to unbolt from the valve block under the car.
I've also replaced the dash and airbag and did take some pictures doing that, so will be putting that up on the site as soon as time permits.