Oil cooler line needs replacing

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Mar 14, 2015 | 05:29 PM

skxf430

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Oil cooler line needs replacing

My oil cooler lines just cracked near the base of where the lines insert into the aluminum block. Does anyone know if there are better aftermarket lines?

Thanks for any info

Mar 14, 2015 | 11:23 PM

martysauto

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Katech has some. But you need their cooler and Dewitt's rad.

http://store.katechengines.com/oil-c...lines-p38.aspx

Have you considered getting new O.E. Lines and having the connection reinforced before installing. Make sure the tubes are firmly secured when you install them.

Mar 15, 2015 | 12:08 AM

skxf430

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I will probably stick with the stock lines, as there doesn't seem to be a good aftermarket solution.

Mar 15, 2015 | 06:54 AM

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Can it be welded?

Mar 15, 2015 | 11:39 AM

skxf430

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It probably can be welded but I don't think that is a practical solution for this. I did find that Doug Rippie Motorsports makes a kit that might work.

Mar 15, 2015 | 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skxf430

It probably can be welded but I don't think that is a practical solution for this. I did find that Doug Rippie Motorsports makes a kit that might work.

Doug Rippie makes nice stuff. You cooler can take non-GM ends.They factory ones just unscrew and you can put -6 fitting is.