JY Oil Cooler Lines

[Donald Roy]

Okay so I went to the local parts yard and got some Oil Cooler lines, as the OE lines are leaking (one is a bit rubbed from the PO).
Any suggestions on what to clean the insides with, that won't have an adverse effect on the engine/oil/seals/and anything else?

 

[454cid]

Probably any degreaser you happen to have on your shelf.... Purple Power? Simple Green? Gunk?

The problem for me would be not being able to run a brush through it..... Maybe stick it on the end of a pressure washer, and see how far you accidentally launch it, while spraying yourself?

I would probably not get a used one for fear it would leak at the crimps just like the one I was trying to replace. Any original is going to be old. You've already taken the time, and spent the money, so not much harm in finishing the job.

 

[JOHNGAAA1]

Old saying "We never have time to do it right the first time, but always have time to do it right the second time" !!! PUT NEW LINES ON !!!!

 

[454cid]

One problem with the used lines besides possibly leaking at the crimps will be the old-rings where it screws into the radiator, unless you've got Jiffy tite connectors there too...... I did not on my truck, but I've got a late 400. I think the earlier trucks used Jiffy-tites on both ends.

I tried getting o-rings once, and the universal o-ring box that every parts store has had o-rings that were too thick. I ended up going to the dealer, who had them in stock for cheap, but I think they've been discontinued now. I suppose you could probably get some at the hardwater store, but they may not survive as long if they're for household plumbing.

 

[stutaeng]

Engine cooler or transmission cooler?

I used this for transmission cooler flush when I swapped trannies (burnt up transmission):

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If you have a parts washer, you may be able to rig something up with some mineral spirits or heavy duty degreaser. Blow it off with compressed air. Should be fine.

 

[454cid]

Engine cooler or transmission cooler?

I used this for transmission cooler flush when I swapped trannies (burnt up transmission):

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If you have a parts washer, you may be able to rig something up with some mineral spirits or heavy duty degreaser. Blow it off with compressed air. Should be fine.

This? www.amazon.com/Lubegard-19001-Tranny-Kooler-Trasmission/dp/B001DKNH8I

Your link doesn't show up, when you try to link to Amazon without deleteing the stuff before the "www".

 

[stutaeng]

This? www.amazon.com/Lubegard-19001-Tranny-Kooler-Trasmission/dp/B001DKNH8I

Your link doesn't show up, when you try to link to Amazon without deleteing the stuff before the "www".

Yes. Not sure why Amazon links sometimes don't work...? I always just do a direct copy-paste of the address.

 

[Schurkey]

The links work...depending on your ad-block software.

I have to disable Ghostery to get the Amazon links to work.

 

[Donald Roy]

Should have specified... engine oil cooler lines. And for the record, the pair cost a whole $2; the truck they came off of was spotless for oil leaks. It had been barrel-rolled...

 

[454cid]

The links work...depending on your ad-block software.

I have to disable Ghostery to get the Amazon links to work.

I think it started when the forum software was upgraded.