turbojimmy
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Looking for some advice as to how to do it. Have the inner fender off, it doesn't look like I'm much closer.
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
Anyone ever change their oil cooler lines?
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turbojimmy
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The new GM ones are slightly different than the stock ones. I'm afraid that even if I can get the old ones out, that the new ones won't go back in. I don't want to have to drop the differential or lift the motor up.
Thanks for the reply,
Jim
Thanks for the reply,
Jim
turbojimmy
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Ty1034 said:
Thanks for the info. That's what I was looking for: what else I have to remove to get the lines out. The radiator isn't bad, PS lines might be a b*tch. With the inner fender pan I can get on the bolt on the oil pump with a long extenion, universal, short extension, universal, and the 13mm socket (in that order).
Jim
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It is messy and a pita...
I replaced both lines, the one from the block and the one to the radiator. You don't have to remove the radiator, but you do the ps pump.
Start from underneath and remove the two bolts that hold the end to the block.
Obviously drain all the oil first
let it hang. If I remember, there was one other bolt holding the line to that dealie...I fought it for 2 hours trying to get the bolt out. After lots of cussing and screaming, went to 4 hardware stores to find wobble extensions. Took the two longest ones and a socket, came in from the front and it lined right up and had the bolts out as quickly as I could turn the ratchet. You will first bang and get pissy trying to pull the lines out. Turn them counterclockwise and they will come right out. Can't think of anything else, other than there are two gaskets for the block side, couple little o gaskets, and don't forget any of them. I think both lines cost under $100 and I now have a leak free Typhoon. If ya have any other questions, let me know, it is still somewhat fresh in my mind, and if you are patient, unlike me it can be done in under an hour.
It is messy and a pita...
I replaced both lines, the one from the block and the one to the radiator. You don't have to remove the radiator, but you do the ps pump.
Start from underneath and remove the two bolts that hold the end to the block.
Obviously drain all the oil first
let it hang. If I remember, there was one other bolt holding the line to that dealie...I fought it for 2 hours trying to get the bolt out. After lots of cussing and screaming, went to 4 hardware stores to find wobble extensions. Took the two longest ones and a socket, came in from the front and it lined right up and had the bolts out as quickly as I could turn the ratchet. You will first bang and get pissy trying to pull the lines out. Turn them counterclockwise and they will come right out. Can't think of anything else, other than there are two gaskets for the block side, couple little o gaskets, and don't forget any of them. I think both lines cost under $100 and I now have a leak free Typhoon. If ya have any other questions, let me know, it is still somewhat fresh in my mind, and if you are patient, unlike me it can be done in under an hour.
turbojimmy
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Looks like the ones from the adapter to the rad are easy - both just run under the air cleaner, right?
If so, I asked the wrong question but you gave me the right answer. The right question is how do I replace the oil filter lines from the block to the filter? The cooler lines look easy.
I didn't see anything that attached them to the block other than a clamp just before they disappear behind the frame rail. I've already thrown in the towel and put it back together, though. If it becomes a sticking point with the new owner, I may attempt it again.
Thanks,
Jim
If so, I asked the wrong question but you gave me the right answer. The right question is how do I replace the oil filter lines from the block to the filter? The cooler lines look easy.
I didn't see anything that attached them to the block other than a clamp just before they disappear behind the frame rail. I've already thrown in the towel and put it back together, though. If it becomes a sticking point with the new owner, I may attempt it again.
Thanks,
Jim
Ok, I'm at home so I went out and looked
From the oil filter, the line goes underneath the PS pump, inbetween the engine block and motormount and to an adapter that screws into the block. That is where the filter would go if it did not have the relocate system. From under the truck, remove the two screws that go into the adapter and replace the 2 gaskets there. THen from the front of the truck, use the wobbles and go back to the filter housing and remove the one bolt. Pull the lines out and then reverse to reinstall. It really isn't too hard, just time consuming. If you have to go back and replace them, hit me up on ICQ or AOl and I'll do me best to help
From the oil filter, the line goes underneath the PS pump, inbetween the engine block and motormount and to an adapter that screws into the block. That is where the filter would go if it did not have the relocate system. From under the truck, remove the two screws that go into the adapter and replace the 2 gaskets there. THen from the front of the truck, use the wobbles and go back to the filter housing and remove the one bolt. Pull the lines out and then reverse to reinstall. It really isn't too hard, just time consuming. If you have to go back and replace them, hit me up on ICQ or AOl and I'll do me best to help
turbojimmy
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Thanks for the help.
If I need to do it, I'll let you know. The guy that bought it seemed a little concerned, but it's not like it's pouring out of the lines. They seep a little. No puddles or anything.
The new owner's name is Thomas. If someone pops up by that name with a black/black 'Phoon it's mine. He's been getting good information from the 'Net somewhere - he knows a lot about them and is already working on solving a high speed (65+) vibe (I think it's the rims).
Jim
If I need to do it, I'll let you know. The guy that bought it seemed a little concerned, but it's not like it's pouring out of the lines. They seep a little. No puddles or anything.
The new owner's name is Thomas. If someone pops up by that name with a black/black 'Phoon it's mine. He's been getting good information from the 'Net somewhere - he knows a lot about them and is already working on solving a high speed (65+) vibe (I think it's the rims).
Jim