Engine Oil Cooler Line leaking: DIY or no?
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Engine Oil Cooler Line leaking: DIY or no?
Went to go jump in the car this past Friday and noticed a pretty nice sized puddle of oil in my driveway after pulling out. Initially, I though it was an oil filter housing gasket leak. After pulling off the shroud protecting the radiator, I realized it was an oil cooler line. How difficult is it to replace that line and do you guys have any suggestions on where to source one from? If so, how much?
Video Close-Up of Leaking Oil Line:
http://www.screencast.com/t/eDQvyq315Y
Video of leaking Line:
http://www.screencast.com/t/aYKv7WFwy1g
Video Close-Up of Leaking Oil Line:
http://www.screencast.com/t/eDQvyq315Y
Video of leaking Line:
http://www.screencast.com/t/aYKv7WFwy1g
Last edited by James McCullough; Aug 23, 2015 at 10:59 PM. Reason: added video content
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I can't open you videos, but I paid someone to do it. But after further repairs and getting comforatble in the engine I would say DIY. It is really not hard.
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If it is the oil cooler lines from the OFH to the cooler then it's easy. It bolts on at both ends however be sure to not get oil on the serpent belt. Wouldn't want to have a shredded belt later.
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