My 87 Sport Busted an oil line please HELP!!!
11-09-02, 11:25 PM
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My 87 Sport Busted an oil line please HELP!!!
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I have an 87 Sport N/A and the other day while i was at my University I noticed a big *** oil puddle under my car. at first i thought that it couldn't be my oil but i checked under the hood just to be on the sade side an I see that a braided steel line is leaking bad! Its a good thing i was able to get help from a good freind and we drove to auto zone and bought 6 quarts of oil and we carefuly took my baby back to my house.
Well I got the battery out tha way so i could get a better view of the situation. Just to let you guys know i'm not a big mechanics buff so forgive me but the line runs from what i think is the oil cooler tho the engine.
Does anybody know what the line is realy called so I can know what to ask for at the dealership.
I have an 87 Sport N/A and the other day while i was at my University I noticed a big *** oil puddle under my car. at first i thought that it couldn't be my oil but i checked under the hood just to be on the sade side an I see that a braided steel line is leaking bad! Its a good thing i was able to get help from a good freind and we drove to auto zone and bought 6 quarts of oil and we carefuly took my baby back to my house.
Well I got the battery out tha way so i could get a better view of the situation. Just to let you guys know i'm not a big mechanics buff so forgive me but the line runs from what i think is the oil cooler tho the engine.
Does anybody know what the line is realy called so I can know what to ask for at the dealership.
11-09-02, 11:40 PM
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yeah I did my line to the oil cooler from the pan, it was a pain but I did it in like 2 hours or so.
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11-10-02, 12:31 AM
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If it is the cooler lines you don't want to go to the stealership for them.
One line from the dealer will cost as much as a pair of SS braided high performance replacement lines from Corksport or Mazdatrix. (www.corksport.com or www.mazdatrix.com)
One line from the dealer will cost as much as a pair of SS braided high performance replacement lines from Corksport or Mazdatrix. (www.corksport.com or www.mazdatrix.com)
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11-10-02, 02:03 AM
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Now the funny thing is I got a hole in my upper oil cooler line Friday night I just got done topping off my oil on Wed and then my oil low light came on.. Lucky for me, one of the garages I go and bs with was there after 10pm so we did a temp fix on mine by cutting the line and shoving a copper pipe into it and clamping it down (thank God he wasn't going to charge me for his help or shop tools and supplies). Good temp fix till I have the cash to get new lines for it. BTW it was a small hole that was dripping 23 drops a min..
11-10-02, 10:08 AM
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Here's the cork sport ones, they are the same as the non AN type that Mazdtrix sells, and only $125 right now:
http://www.corksport.com/store/index.php3?cat=214909
http://www.corksport.com/store/index.php3?cat=214909
11-10-02, 10:28 AM
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When replacing the lines, be very careful not to overtighten banjo bolts. If you do, you can crack the aluminium cooler and end up with a very expensive repair. About 45 LBS is good. Also, always replace the copper crush washers. You will need a 23MM socket.
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