02-20-2007 | #1 |
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The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Our hoses are leaking where they connect into the oil cooler. Can anyone suggest the best place to buy the replacements?
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02-20-2007 | #2 |
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Comon problem. Go to Chevrolet or maybe White Racing Product's has them in stock.
Note : The new lines have a smaller O.D. The inside diameter is the same.
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Also the new lines are a rough silver/grey, not painted black, on either end. They are NLA from GM, though.
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Another part that GM axed....glad I changed mine when I did
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Why does the General insist on sticking it too us ?
We are like the General's red headed step son. No offense to the red head's
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Thanks to all, as usual We should be "up and running" in no time.
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
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If the rubber/metal crimps are leaking then yea it's the hose assembly. Any truck/heavy equipment shop should be able to put you on to a hydraulic hose rebuilder and they could proly make up a set for you. Tom
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02-21-2007 | #8 |
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Major score! Thanks for the info. What would I do without you guys??? =D>
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02-22-2007 | #9 |
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
LeoLily, Something else I thought is that the O-rings sit in two grooves in the block around each metal pipe. The pipes protrude past the block & insert into the oil cooler holes by about 3/4". The pipes looked to be welded in place on the outside surface of the block....if I remember correctly!
I'm thinking that your bolt maybe just loose or the welds maybe cracked??? Diagnostics would be a bit tough just by eye. Maybe wipe down the area very well & run the motor & see if a tissue test could tell you if the oil is coming from under the block which would mean the O-rings or a loose bolt. If the oil is running off of the block and then down the side of the cooler then I would suspect the welds. I use a bit of paper towel to check the area around fittings for leaks as even if the leak is small the paper towel will wick up spillage at once. Tom
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02-22-2007 | #10 |
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Re: The evil oil cooler hoses issue...
Thanks again! We will try that this weekend and see what's up. We are in the process of re-charging the battery right now;Jeff was in MO for 3 weeks and the battery died before we got around to firing up the car 'cuz of the cold spells. Hopefully all will work out!
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