Intro/Oil Leaks
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Intro/Oil Leaks
Hi all,
I'm new here, I just bought an 85 GSL-SE for reasons unknown to even me! Actually, it was really cheap, and I've always liked the RX-7. I've been a hard-core devotee to the DSM turbo crack pipe (my other car is a 92 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4) but this rotary stuff is pretty good too. My dream car is actually an FD, so I figure this car is a good start.
Anyway, I have an oil leak from the fitting that goes into the oil cooler. Is this a common problem, or what? Could the oil cooler be messed up? Or is it more likely the banjo bolts/copper washers? Please help, I can't stand oil leaks!
Thanks,
Ken
I'm new here, I just bought an 85 GSL-SE for reasons unknown to even me! Actually, it was really cheap, and I've always liked the RX-7. I've been a hard-core devotee to the DSM turbo crack pipe (my other car is a 92 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4) but this rotary stuff is pretty good too. My dream car is actually an FD, so I figure this car is a good start.
Anyway, I have an oil leak from the fitting that goes into the oil cooler. Is this a common problem, or what? Could the oil cooler be messed up? Or is it more likely the banjo bolts/copper washers? Please help, I can't stand oil leaks!
Thanks,
Ken
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This is common for the SE type oil cooler. The fitting on the cooler where the hose attaches usually cracks. Unfortunately most shops don't like to weld such things so you'll probably end up buying an aftermarket one, but @ least it will be sludge-free
I had to do the exact same thing after buying my SE, BTW.
Can I interest you in some cupholders and an aftermarket stereo bracket? *ducks and runs before other members can stop him*
I had to do the exact same thing after buying my SE, BTW.
Can I interest you in some cupholders and an aftermarket stereo bracket? *ducks and runs before other members can stop him*
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closer to $450-$500.
and I was kidding, but I do make a stainless steel cupholder/stereo bracket. (apologies to those sick of this pic by now)
http://www.wigglepup.com/RX-7/feature_stereomount.php
and I was kidding, but I do make a stainless steel cupholder/stereo bracket. (apologies to those sick of this pic by now)
http://www.wigglepup.com/RX-7/feature_stereomount.php
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Originally posted by Manntis
A new one cost me $700 CDN
A new one cost me $700 CDN
EEEEEK!!!!
Dum de dum de dee.....
Im not listening,.....
ahhh, Ignorance is bliss.
So that must be $800-$900NZD?
Screw That,
I have a Series 4 Oil cooler sittin round, That would fit straight in there, no?! Its a bit beaten up looking tho and my s1 oil cooler is in absolutly mint condition(except for the leak), not a fin out of place.
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Originally posted by Manntis
This is common for the SE type oil cooler. The fitting on the cooler where the hose attaches usually cracks. Unfortunately most shops don't like to weld such things so you'll probably end up buying an aftermarket one, but @ least it will be sludge-free
I had to do the exact same thing after buying my SE, BTW.
Can I interest you in some cupholders and an aftermarket stereo bracket? *ducks and runs before other members can stop him*
This is common for the SE type oil cooler. The fitting on the cooler where the hose attaches usually cracks. Unfortunately most shops don't like to weld such things so you'll probably end up buying an aftermarket one, but @ least it will be sludge-free
I had to do the exact same thing after buying my SE, BTW.
Can I interest you in some cupholders and an aftermarket stereo bracket? *ducks and runs before other members can stop him*
Right on.
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