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Date:         Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:37:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
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From:         Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
Comments: To: George Goff <THX0001@aol.com>
In-Reply-To:  <14.b304d48.2b8cf390@aol.com>
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> conditions.  It is hard to replace the O-ring because the coolant lines to
> the oil cooler have to be removed.  One strategy is to cut off the molded
> rubber coolant line transition fittings and replace with new.  Then, the only
> hardship which remains is installing the hose clamps.  Oh, yeah, pinch off
> the coolant system to reduce coolant loss.


Ive done it without removing the coolant hoses so its possible.  If i
remember correctly I removed the threaded pipe by putting a rag around it
and using a wrench, a better way would be to use tighten 2 nuts against
eachother and use a wrench to remove the threaded pipe.


Andrew Fox
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