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Location: Patchogue, NY
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Oil cooler lines
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.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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Re: Oil cooler lines
John, how many points is that line on the judging sheets? Can't be more than 10.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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.  Mar |
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11-28-2019
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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 ?
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Re: Oil cooler lines
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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.
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Re: Oil cooler lines
"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!! Marty |
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