Oil Cooler Question

SilverRoku
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Oil Cooler Question

Postby SilverRoku » Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:28 pm

Hey,

So my stock oil cooler lines are getting old and starting to slowly leak.
As a result, I'd like to replace the lines with something more substantial, (stainless steel lines etc)
My question is, can aftermarket lines work with the stock oil cooler? I'd rather not buy a whole new cooler, just replace the leaking lines.
If so, anyone know a good place to get lines, how long they need to be, diameter, and adapter size, etc?

Thanks!

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Jeonsah
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Re: Oil Cooler Question

Postby Jeonsah » Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:16 pm

Just buy some plane jane hose and throw it on there with some new clamps. It'll save you money in the long run.

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Re: Oil Cooler Question

Postby jondee86 » Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:27 am

What he ^^^ says. The stock oil cooler does not have any pressure worth
a damn in the lines, so some new oil resistant hose and quality clamps will
do the job just fine.

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Re: Oil Cooler Question

Postby SilverRoku » Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:32 am

Awesome, thanks guys!

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Re: Oil Cooler Question

Postby Deuce Cam » Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:30 pm

I'd spring for some hose meant for oil transfer. It's a little more expensive than basic oil resistant or heater hose, but it will probably last for the life of the car. Braided hose is way overkill, and won't be ideal at the connection points since the stock system uses all male barbed fittings.