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Old 11-15-07, 04:26 PM
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Oil cooler leaking bad

Well the bottom bolt is leaking badly, I put another washer and it still leaks, Anyone has any idea on why its still leaking?
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check for cracks?
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Originally Posted by kungfuroy
check for cracks?
Yea I think my old one I had a crack, but I just switched my dad's own to my car and still the same **** I dont maybe the wrong washer? Just tired of not driving my car
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the line is probably busted
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Originally Posted by 87 t-66
the line is probably busted
Im sure its not the line I changed that a while back Its leaking right by the bolt man, I screwed it on pretty tight but not too tight and its still leaking, this thing is soo annoying lol
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check to see if one of the old crush washers are stuck to either sire of the hose or the oil cooler
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Originally Posted by danhaggis
check to see if one of the old crush washers are stuck to either sire of the hose or the oil cooler
Ight thanks everyone, Its a bad look taking the bus to skool after drivin since the 2nd week n everyone knows im a car guy lmfao I feel retarded taking the skool bus haha. Soo many problems with my Rx but I dont have the heart to sell the girl I just love her <3
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you ARE using the crush washers right? If you reuse them or use the wrong ones then it will contnue to leak.
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
you ARE using the crush washers right? If you reuse them or use the wrong ones then it will contnue to leak.
DO u have a pic?
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pic of what? It's crush washer. Made out of copper. You can go to the dealership ($4.20 each, RIPOFF), check mazdatrix or local auto shop
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Originally Posted by phoenix7
pic of what? It's crush washer. Made out of copper. You can go to the dealership ($4.20 each, RIPOFF), check mazdatrix or local auto shop
Ight thanks alot bro, Ima see if the auto shop in skool has any, but if not ill pick some up. thanks alot
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maybe this can help if you still don't no which ones to get,

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/oreillys-crush-washer-replacement-536133/
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remove, inspect oil lines, drain all fluid, Bring it to the local auto parts store and ask for the crush washer. Can't get the wrong size this way. Worst case scenario: you HAVE to go to Mazda and pay $4.20 each (plus waiting time cuz they "have to special order them" WTF??)
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