Oil cooler removal headache
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Oil cooler removal headache
OK, I got the classic oil/water cooler leak. I know I must remove the banjo fitting to get this off, but the water line sticks right in front of this banjo deal, can't get a wrench on it. What size wrench do I need? Can this all be done without going under the car (no ramps yet). I'd love to get a step by step from you folks that have actually done this & replaced the 4 'O' rings. I need to know how to access the fittings, wrench sizes needed, etc. The haynes manual is not much help. Local Mazda dealer has one guy that is expert on the old rotarys, he'll do it for $180.00!!! He says thats a deal, 'cause its a PITA.
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its like 22mm I think? 2 10mm bolts underneath and a 12mm on top
Bring it here, Ill do it for $20
30 minutes later Ill be done, its not a pain in the *** its EASY, a 2nd gen is worse and I did mine on it in 35 minutes
Bring it here, Ill do it for $20
30 minutes later Ill be done, its not a pain in the *** its EASY, a 2nd gen is worse and I did mine on it in 35 minutes
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Hmmm, Owensboro is not all that far from Knoxville, might just take you up on that! Can you check compression and adjust carb as well? More $$, of course! Can't find anyone that familiar around here, except the $180.00 guy.
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
Bring it here, Ill do it for $20 30 minutes later Ill be done
Bring it here, Ill do it for $20
30 minutes later Ill be done
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Originally posted by mwpayne
No response from Mike yet..bet he's wondering what he's got himself into!
No response from Mike yet..bet he's wondering what he's got himself into!
Been off-line for a day or so, been very busy...Anyone that wants the oil cooler fixed
C'mon down, Ill give detail via PM or email Bring oil and a new oil filter, also can change coolant too at the same time
Bring it if you want it changed. I just picked up about 20 of those O rings for a nickel each, and they are even Viton rubber not that cheap crap Mazda used I will even do other repairs if needed... Emission crap removal, cats removal
Dont tell anyone? etc ect from minor to major engine, trans changes 
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I'm going to attempt the fix myself, but I'll definitely keep you in mind for some future modifications/fixes, Mike.
Where can I get those Viton seals like you found? I bought the OE Mazda rings, but if there's something better...
Where can I get those Viton seals like you found? I bought the OE Mazda rings, but if there's something better...
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