Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:53:37 +0000
Reply-To: Ryan Shawley <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Ryan Shawley <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
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Fyi I found the proper size internal
Pipe wrench at Lowes a few years ago. It was in the plumbing section and under $10, I haven't used for that job yet since my leak was from somewhere else.
Ryan
> Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:30:18 -0600
> From: jim.felder@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> I'd love to have an internal pipe wrench for the job, but have made do over
> the years with a small pipe wrench. Don't get it on the threads. I have
> never had a problem with the teeth of the pipe wrench on the tube, but if I
> were buying such a tool today I might look for a smooth jaw wrench.
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a 3/8" internal pipe wrench that works perfectly, makes this job a
> > cinch. Perhaps mine is an anomaly?
> >
> > Angus
> >
> >
> > On Dec 6, 2011, at 3:17 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > > If replacing the cooler then plan to replace the two hoses going to it.
> > They
> > > are a bit fragile and are a real bear to replace road side and to get
> > when
> > > needed. Note that they are two different hoses.
> > > The oil filter nipple is not a standard pipe size. It is a challenge to
> > find
> > > an internal pipe wrench that fits. Get a second nut and use the two nuts
> > > tightened together method to get it out. Note that this can be a tight
> > fit
> > > and difficult to get loosened.
> > >
> > > If you know your radiator is leaking and you have the replacement
> > replace it
> > > now. Counter intuitive but regular additions of coolant is not a good
> > thing.
> > > If the system can't maintain pressure cylinder and stud erosion can
> > occur.
> > > Also, as coolant leaks out the minerals from tap water and other nasty's
> > > remain in. As you add new coolant you also add more dissolved O2.
> > Deposits
> > > and excess corrosion is the result. Fix the leaks ASAP.
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of
> > > Tim Englund
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 12:59 AM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Replacing Oil Cooler O-ring
> > >
> > > Hello List,
> > >
> > > First of all, thanks for all the good advice on the fuel line leak I
> > found
> > > the other day while trying to solve my auxiliary power problem.
> > > I replaced most of the fuel lines this past weekend (all except the one
> > from
> > > the tank to the pump - I'll wait until the tank is almost empty before I
> > do
> > > that one.)
> > >
> > > Now I'm on to the next problem - a leaky oil cooler o-ring. My question
> > is
> > > this: to get to the o-ring, It looks like I need to either remove the two
> > > coolant tubes or I need to remove the tube the oil filter screws onto.
> > Since
> > > I happen to have a brand new oil cooler, I'd prefer to remove the coolant
> > > tubes and replace the whole thing, but I'm wondering just how much
> > coolant
> > > is going to be gushing out. Is it gallons or just a few quarts? In other
> > > words, if I use a bucket to catch it, will one bucket be enough? I'm not
> > > going to be draining the whole system, am I? (Of course the next problem
> > is
> > > to replace the leaky radiator, but I'm hoping to put that off for a bit.)
> > > If, on the other hand, I leave the hoses connected and remove the tube,
> > is
> > > an internal pipe wrench really the right tool? Does the tube have reverse
> > > threads (righty-loosey)? I would have to buy or borrow such a tool.
> > > I've searched the internet and spent some time in the list archives, but
> > > haven't found a definitive answer. So, anybody have any suggestions? Any
> > > links to step-by-step directions?
> > > Also, I have no reason to believe that the oil cooler has failed, so is
> > it
> > > worth it to replace it now?
> > >
> > > Thanks to all!
> > > Tim Englund
> > > '89 Westy, Zola
> > > Ellensburg, WA
> >
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