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Old 11-05-07, 01:32 PM
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Orig. Oil Cooler Lines leaking?

I have a ton of oil build up in the left front wheel well, on the left front shock, etc. None on the right side.It definitely looks like oil. I suspect the oil cooler lines are leaking. Has anyone else had their original oil cooler lines leak? Oh, it's an 87 base. Thanks for any replies.
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Yeah, I've had my stock line burst, sprayed oil all over the engine bay. It happens, get new ones.
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Just take your old ones to a hydraulic shop and have them replace the hose part and reuse your old fittings.
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its common. get new ones.
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u can always go ss oil lines
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ok, yeah i guess i'll get some new ones. ive seen some nice stainless ones on mazdatrix. anybody use these?
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could it possibly be your strut leaking oil. i've had struts on another vehicle blown that had oily stuff in the wheel well. just a thought.
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Originally Posted by rx74u2nv
ok, yeah i guess i'll get some new ones. ive seen some nice stainless ones on mazdatrix. anybody use these?
i bought the ss line kit but didn't put it on yet since my engine isn't ready to go yet, but it looks nice
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Originally Posted by Gatlin
Yeah, I've had my stock line burst, sprayed oil all over the engine bay. It happens, get new ones.
+1, it makes a mess.
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Does any one have the specs for the SS lines? like what AN parts should i buy to make my own?
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buy new ones from corksport... lots of people use them and they are so so priced
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There is a writeup in the archives
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Thanks yani for the directions.
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