my oiler cooler and the high pressure line that is on the drivers side are both leaking, what ar my optionsfor replacing these ith an aftermarket cooler and afterm,arket line, mazda OEm stucc not only ucks but is way to much money......can i simply cut the metal end off the highpressure line where it meets the hosing, flar it andattach high pressur oil hose with a few clamps?? also onthe intercooler does it matter what type i use or how big it is???


CB

 

The Corksport SS replacement oil cooler lines are going to be your best choice based on cost.

They are almost as cheap as one single OEM replacemnt line for the both of them.

You could flare the line and attach a fitting however do you trust the fitting to hold up to 90lbs. I didn't so I ordered the SS lines. You would also need to make new fittings for the cooler attachment.

The other three options are a bit more money. Use OEM replacement lines (around $90 a line last I checked), or use the earls type fittings and the Mazdatrix lines, or custom make your own lines.

 

I wouldn't change the cooler, they're more than adequate. I think the only decent alternative is from Mazdacomp $$$$$

Check out mazdatrix for aftermarket lines.

I had a line made once for my gslse in an emergency and it worked fine. Never did change it for fatory.

 

so your solution is to levae in the leaky oil cooler...definately not happening........who has some ideas??

 

I'd get a oil cooler from the wrecking yard. The original cooler is a fine piece of equipment.

 

Rad shops can repair the local cooler pretty cheaply. If not, I'll sell you one for $50 US.

 

hmmm is the oil cooler in good shape or what?? is it clean?? also whats the link for the corksport lines when i got to the site i cant find them

 

I would go to a local Radiator Shop. They cleaned and fixed my radiator like new. I am sure they could do the same for an oil cooler. Probably the least expensive idea.

 

how nice is your cooler aro cake??

 

One small dent at the top and bottom from a mishap during removal (fell on my jack) but no real damage. No leaks, all fins in good shape and not bent. Not cracked, pretty clean (but I'll give it a good scrubbing before I ship it out)...

PM me if you are interested, but you may want to check out repair rates at a local rad shop. Most of the time they can weld or solder any crack fairly cheaply...

 

i want corksport lines, but i cant find the itesomene helo me please.... the oil cooler lines is what i am looking for just the high pressure lin on the drivers side....

 

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