Monsterbox

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Both oil cooler hoses that connect the hardline from the cooler to the engine are leaking on both oil cooler

leaks at the the connection to the engine where the hose are coupled by the brass clip

- is there a way to pull the hoses off, cut, and recrimp the connector

- replace the hose....i called mazda they said i can only order entire assembly $192?? does this make sense

- any alternatives such as steel braided hoses, etc?

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Are you sure its the actual line and not the banjo connection? There are crush washers on the banjo connection that can leak if they aren't replaced.

Monsterbox

iTrader: (6)

villision 1revin7

You can replace them with braided hose but is a little pricey

M104-AMG

iTrader: (8)

If the fittings are available seperately, you may be able to take it to a local hydraullic shop (usually for industrial/farm equipment) and have them make you a new section.

Best bet is to take them off and show them the hose w/fittings.

Good luck,
:-) neil

HAYWIRE93

I just had the same problem.I bought a used hose in the for sale section for a fraction of that price.You will need new crush washers though.

ArmitageGVR4

iTrader: (13)

I bought the R1 version of that hose (it's a little longer to make it over to the pass side) new from Ray at Malloy and it was like 70 something bux I think. Give him a call and see what he can do for you.