Oil Cooler Line replacement

[Livin' in the 80's]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

I installed a set from Zip a few years ago.
They fit fine and no leaks so far.

Awesome! Did it make a giant mess when you disconnected the lines? I am planning on stuffing rags all over the place to avoid oil all over the place.

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

I installed a set from Zip a few years ago.
They fit fine and no leaks so far.

You ever get the new radiator installed?

[Mystic ZR-1]

No big deal and not too much of a mess. Like you suggested, pack some rags under the connections. Getting the fittings on the motor can be tough, I used a large adjustable wrench because I had nothing that big. Once they're broken loose, you should be able to un-screw them by hand.

Big John: no, not yet, but soon...

[billschroeder5842]

I made the mistake of going with "OEM" equivalents which leaked from the hose after 500 miles.

I went with Jerry's and have been happy. Jerry's also have the benefit of being flexible so you can do a bit of routing and bending around other hoses for proper clearance.

I had less oil spill than you think, but lots of rags are the order. Remember the Teflon tape.

[Billy Mild]

Get Jerry's lines. Also don't go all he-man on it like I did or you will just break the seal from being too tight. Ask me how I know.

[Livin' in the 80's]

I rolled the dice on the Lines from ZIP and installed them last night. I used a 1 1/2" open ended wrench and tapped on the wrench with a lead hammer and they loosened right up. I used a little silicone to hold the rubber o rings in place like a glue. I didn't over tighten any of the fasteners.

[Livin' in the 80's]

Well, My roll of the dice didn't pay off. Don't buy the Oil Cooler lines from this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. One hose completely blew apart and made a huge mess. I will be having a discussion with ZIP on Monday. Pics to follow.

[billschroeder5842]

Sorry! That sucks! Get your money back from Zip and call Jerry. You could have your new lines dellivered and installed by Wednesday.

[Livin' in the 80's]

Originally Posted by billschroeder5842

Sorry! That sucks! Get your money back from Zip and call Jerry. You could have your new lines dellivered and installed by Wednesday.

Asphalt driveway ruined-entire car covered in oil, garage oil filled, hopefully the engine is ok. total BS I will be letting everyone know the deal with this crap material

[Livin' in the 80's]

DO NOT buy ZIP oil cooler lines. Total garbage!!!!!!!!