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Old 04-18-2017   #46
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Default Re: Oil Cooler Line replacement

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Originally Posted by A26B View Post
We used to carry the same oil cooler hose a few years back, but experienced too many failures, just like the ZIP hose. My analysis is defective hose and/or crimp. Oil gets under the outer rubber sheath, builds up a bubble that ruptures.
That's why we discontinued & switched to making our own using Edelbrock/Russell hose & fittings along with a single piece CNC billet adapter of our design.
I think the oil cooler hose from ZIP, and all the other Corvette parts suppliers, all have the same origin.


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Well, there we go!
That settles that question.
Case closed.

Note to file:
Only order replacement lines from Jerry's.


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