91 ZR-1 Engine Oil Cooler Lines
06-16-2017, 02:20 PM
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91 ZR-1 Engine Oil Cooler Lines
I need to replace my oil cooler lines that run between engine and cooler. Im trying to find stock or as close to as possible. The car is original as of now with 14,200 miles. They currently have a very slow leak. Any thoughts?
11-07-2017, 02:16 PM
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How complicated is removing and replacing these lines?
This is what you need - and it works perfect, worth every penny.
http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/hose-se...ck-90-95-10c2/
http://www.jerrysgaskets.com/hose-se...ck-90-95-10c2/
Thanks,
Rick
11-07-2017, 02:20 PM
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another option is sending (any)your lines to Orme Bros in northridge Ca they will make one up just like yours...lots of choices in types/brands, too. They do some decent work and no vette tax.
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11-07-2017, 02:30 PM
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Yes, you could easily do the oil lines yourself; especially since you are a veteran of working on motorcycles. You'll be fine.
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11-07-2017, 03:15 PM
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11-07-2017, 03:37 PM
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Its easy enough to do but its a real mess. You will need some rather large Wrenches 1-1/4th , 1-1/8th immediately come to my memory. I suggest doing an oil change at the same time since you are going to be in there.
Its sounds like you trying to stay original however a lot of us have upgraded to stainless braided oil cooler lines for this reason as the compression areas of the fittings are the major weak point.
GC
Its sounds like you trying to stay original however a lot of us have upgraded to stainless braided oil cooler lines for this reason as the compression areas of the fittings are the major weak point.
GC
Last edited by Goldcylon; 11-07-2017 at 03:39 PM.
11-07-2017, 04:04 PM
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Its easy enough to do but its a real mess. You will need some rather large Wrenches 1-1/4th , 1-1/8th immediately come to my memory. I suggest doing an oil change at the same time since you are going to be in there.
Its sounds like you trying to stay original however a lot of us have upgraded to stainless braided oil cooler lines for this reason as the compression areas of the fittings are the major weak point.
GC
Its sounds like you trying to stay original however a lot of us have upgraded to stainless braided oil cooler lines for this reason as the compression areas of the fittings are the major weak point.
GC
Not trying to stay original, by the way. I got the stainless braided lines from Jerry's gaskets, as Judge recommended earlier in this post. What other lines would you recommend I upgrade to stainless steel?
Thanks again,
Rick
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apehair (11-22-2017)
good thoughts here Ted.
11-22-2017, 10:03 PM
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I finally got around to making the swap. Had no problems removing the stock assembly. When I had to remove the stock whichamacallits that are threaded into the engine case, holy moly! Wouldn't budge. I removed the oil filter to have a little more room, but I still had a hard time getting the wrench around them. I tried a socket, but couldn't get it all the way around the nut, so when I yanked hard, I stripped the nut.
Not wanting to make things worse, I had it towed to my local mechanic. He said it took a thin-walled socket and 3-foot breaker bar to loosen the nuts. While he was in there, he installed the steel-braided lines from J&J gaskets for me.
Nitrous, LOL. I'll do the brake lines, next, and see how that goes. :-)
Again, thanks for the help and encouragement.
ape
Not wanting to make things worse, I had it towed to my local mechanic. He said it took a thin-walled socket and 3-foot breaker bar to loosen the nuts. While he was in there, he installed the steel-braided lines from J&J gaskets for me.
Nitrous, LOL. I'll do the brake lines, next, and see how that goes. :-)
Again, thanks for the help and encouragement.
ape
11-23-2017, 03:59 PM
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I finally got around to making the swap. Had no problems removing the stock assembly. When I had to remove the stock whichamacallits that are threaded into the engine case, holy moly! Wouldn't budge. I removed the oil filter to have a little more room, but I still had a hard time getting the wrench around them. I tried a socket, but couldn't get it all the way around the nut, so when I yanked hard, I stripped the nut.
Not wanting to make things worse, I had it towed to my local mechanic. He said it took a thin-walled socket and 3-foot breaker bar to loosen the nuts. While he was in there, he installed the steel-braided lines from J&J gaskets for me.
Nitrous, LOL. I'll do the brake lines, next, and see how that goes. :-)
Again, thanks for the help and encouragement.
ape
Not wanting to make things worse, I had it towed to my local mechanic. He said it took a thin-walled socket and 3-foot breaker bar to loosen the nuts. While he was in there, he installed the steel-braided lines from J&J gaskets for me.
Nitrous, LOL. I'll do the brake lines, next, and see how that goes. :-)
Again, thanks for the help and encouragement.
ape
Congrats
