Oil cooler lines

[JMO343]

Need OEM oil cooler lines for a 1990 car. Have a leak on one of the compression fittings. Would like to keep the car original.


John
1990 #2331

[billschroeder5842]

John, unless you are NCRS, please consider the oil lines from Jerry's Gasket.

The factory oil lines are known for failure and the aftermarket stuff is not that great. Lots of guys on the forum made the switch to jerry's lines. Sure it is not original but is WAY better than the OEM.

Food for thought.

[JMO343]

Thanks Bill. I already had my car chapter judged and it scored 99.8. I would like to keep it original and go to a national event but, it may be time to get the hoses from Jerry’s gaskets I guess.

John
1990 #2331

[billschroeder5842]

Thanks Bill. I already had my car chapter judged and it scored 99.8. I would like to keep it original and go to a national event but, it may be time to get the hoses from Jerry’s gaskets I guess.

John
1990 #2331

With a 99.8, I'd look for original s well -- good luck!

[Stingray1967]

John, how many points is that line on the judging sheets? Can't be more than 10.

[JMO343]

You have a good point. I will check the judging sheets. I am wondering if there is any one out there that can repair the original hoses.

John #2331

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

If NOS hoses are used and one blows, you will spend days cleaning up oil and lose points from the mess.
The deduction is minimal.
Save yourself a headache.
USE Jerry's hoses!
Even if you pursue every NCRS Award, a 97.5 gets you through all.

:cheers:
Mar

[JMO343]

Thanks everyone for your valuable input as always. I will give Jerry a call tomorrow and place an order. Are these hoses hard to replace ?

Thanks
John
1990 #2331

[billschroeder5842]

Are these hoses hard to replace ?


Marty makes a good point- the resulting oil "explosion" will be a mess. When I first got my 91 in Oct '16, I went to a car meet-up in Buffalo TX. My oil cooler line was ooooozing and blowing back on my engine- it was messy. Steve Schroeder gave me a hand "patching" things for the return home and an order was placed with Jerry's that evening.

The install is not too bad. It does have the potential to get oil messy as you are disconnecting lines with oil in them. Nothing you can do except wrap the area well with shop rags to catch the drips. I you are catful you will catch every drop.

You will need to get yourself some open end wrenches (21 or 22mm? I forget; Jerry has that info) for install of the engine fit fittings. Don't be afraid to use some "muscle" as the engine fittings are tight.

I also found it easier to attach the engine side first and the cooler (Single 10mm) bolt last. You may have the new/stiff hose "fight you" a bit on alignment but it seemed you work for me . YMMV.

It should take yourself less than 1 hour. If you get some beer and a buddy to help, it will take three hours and be way more fun.

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

"If you get some beer and a buddy to help, it will take three hours and be way more fun."
__________________
Excellent method!!!
All work on all classic cars should be done that way, except for father and son, where son is way below legal age.

Great Plan!!
:cheers:
Marty

[rush91]

I just got done dealing with the oil cooler lines. Jerry's Gaskets is a no-brainer......far superior to the original lines, and incredible service! Any questions or issues and they will help you get it s solved. Super easy to change out and has everything you need. The only issue I had was the little bit of oil that naturally spills out....just grab some shop towels and you will be fine.

[JMO343]

Placed an order with Jerry today. It looks like there is a back order on the parts. Should be filled in a couple of weeks according to Jerry.

Thanks
John
1990 #2331

[JMO343]

Just went out to my car to review the oil cooler line removal. I have the 1 1/4 wrench to remove the hoses from the engine side. My question is how to remove the upper engine fitting? Not enough clearance to get a wrench around the nut part. I don’t want to strip it while trying to remove it. I know it will take some muscle to get these out. Maybe a thin wall socket and a long breaker bar?

Any info before I start would be helpful.

Thanks
John
1990 #2331

[billschroeder5842]

Maybe a thin wall socket and a long breaker bar?


Yep, that is logical. Funny, I used big open ends on removal and install. I wonder why you have clearance issues?

[JMO343]

Hey Bill - Not sure if I will have an issue. Just from looking at it the clearance looks really close on the top hardware. I do have large open and wrench’s both 1 1/4 and 1 1/8. I have not started the job yet, waiting for parts from Jerry and they are couple of weeks out.

Thanks
John
1990 #2331