Today has been a horrible day. I noticed a oil leak yesterday and checked it out today. well from what I could briefly see, it is leaking oil from one of the lines. Seems to be the oil inlet to the oil cooler. I can't tell for sure though. I called the Mazda dealership and they want $180 for it wtf. Well Im not about to pay that much for a damn hose. So what are my options here? I am thinking it could be the oil cooler its self, but don't think so. What type of hose will work for that line. Could I make my own with hose and fittings. Am I better off going to a junk yard for the lines or cooler. If so, what will work with my 87 TII. I am really sad today, cuz I am trying to go down to a big race in my home town, and am running into one problem after another. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am thinking of giving up on my car for a while, so please change my mind with some good news.
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anyone?

 

if you remove the bolt holding the the line to the cooler, there are 2 wahsers there, try replacing them.

 

My lower line cracked open last week. Although maybe not the best option but certainly the cheapest I bought a set of used lines for $30 from thepartstrader.com My other option was to get a complete set of steel braided ones for $154 from mazdatrix which is still much cheaper and far better than the mazda hose.

 

Whats the easiest way to get to the oil cooler and both lines? Im going to check it out tomorrow, it getting pretty bad now. If I have to get to it from the bottom of the car how to get all the plastic stuff off.
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