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Oil Cooler Question

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:28 pm
by SilverRoku
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!

Re: Oil Cooler Question

Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:16 pm
by Jeonsah
Just buy some plane jane hose and throw it on there with some new clamps. It'll save you money in the long run.

Re: Oil Cooler Question

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 1:27 am
by jondee86
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.

Cheers... jondee86

Re: Oil Cooler Question

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:32 am
by SilverRoku
Awesome, thanks guys!

Re: Oil Cooler Question

Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:30 pm
by Deuce Cam
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.