Oil Cooler Hose
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Oil Cooler Hose
Okay so this is going to seem really stupid, but bear with me. So the oil cooler hose on my 1982 fb recently sprung a leak. I ordered a new one but it won't be here for another month. Well something's come up, and it would really help if I could run it within a couple weeks. Basically, is it possible for me to do some jeryrigged bs to it. Something like tape or jb weld. It would only need to run for about an hour, and by no means would it be a permanent job. I know, it sounds stupid, but I thought id ask just in case there's a chance.
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Driving it hard or just from one garage to another? Where is the leak? On the hose or the fitting? Is it dripping or squirting? You could put rubber plumbers tape over it, or a split piece of hose with clamps. But only you can answer this. I wouldn't want to risk loosing all the oil on the highway - did that 20 years ago; wasn't fun or cheap.
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Driving it hard or just from one garage to another? Where is the leak? On the hose or the fitting? Is it dripping or squirting? You could put rubber plumbers tape over it, or a split piece of hose with clamps. But only you can answer this. I wouldn't want to risk loosing all the oil on the highway - did that 20 years ago; wasn't fun or cheap.
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Also why is a new hose a month away?
OEM replacement should be available from any local Mazda dealership, usually I get parts in a few days.
Unless COVID is causing delays, not sure about that.
Oil system is one thing I wouldn't take shortcuts on, and pressurized oil is one thing you have a hard time holding back.
OEM replacement should be available from any local Mazda dealership, usually I get parts in a few days.
Unless COVID is causing delays, not sure about that.
Oil system is one thing I wouldn't take shortcuts on, and pressurized oil is one thing you have a hard time holding back.
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Unless COVID is causing delays, not sure about that.
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call them or Mazdatrix? Both have been super helpful for me.
Or gerry rig it with a split hose over the leak, and a bunch of hose clamps with Permatex Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound ? It's been around since 1915.
call them or Mazdatrix? Both have been super helpful for me.
Or gerry rig it with a split hose over the leak, and a bunch of hose clamps with Permatex Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound ? It's been around since 1915.
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