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Originally Posted by Livin' in the 80's
Do you have to use the steel fittings that go in the oil filter housing on Jerry's hoses? If so, What is the best stuff to use for sealing the threads? I want to get what ever I need to install the new Hoses. Also, any recommendations on cleaning quarts of oil off the engine compartment?
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I used everything that came from Jerry's. If I remember, you cant use the fittings that on the engine. I kept mine however.
You will need a 1 1/8 and a 1 inch open end. Tape the inside so you don't scratch the paint on the fittings.
Oh, assemble the hoses to the oil cooler fitting prior to tightening the 10mm bolt to the cooler. My shroud made it impossible to get enough wrench on the fittings.
I used the teflon tape and have had no leaks so far.
As for cleaning, (yes, the jeers begin) I'll use bio-degradable stuff like"purple power" or "Simple Green) on the sides and front of the engine. I'm pretty careful about putting chemicals and water into/under the plenum. Yours is still fresh enough to wash off.