Why are my oil cooler connections not working?
Why are my oil cooler connections not working?
In many applications, steel lines and fittings are being jointed to brass or aluminum oil coolers. When leaks occur at these joints the first repair attempt often results in over-tightening and stripping of the threads on the oil cooler connector.
Why does my radiator leak oil and coolant?
Over-tightening can also cause damage to the oil cooler inside the radiator tank where a leak will lead to mixing of oil and coolant. Some aftermarket suppliers supply small o-rings to place in the interface between the male and female connections.
How are oil coolers connected to oil lines?
Most GM vehicles use Jiffy-Tite® connectors today, the exception being some of the Cadillac platforms. Until the middle 90’s most oil coolers were connected to the oil lines using rubber hose and clamp or inverted flare joint designs. See photo of rubber hose type connection and sketch of inverted flare joint below.
What’s the best way to replace a radiator?
Catch coolant in a bucket, and ATF in a oil pan. Remove hoses, drain, remove radiator, voila. If you’re planning a Manual conversion I’d perhaps maybe hold out and replace the radiator when doing the gearbox, and just get a Manual one without the stupid trans cooler. Or even just get a manual one anyway and get a separate cooler for the ATF.
Is there an oil cooler line leaking at Radiator?
I have a 1999 Suburban K1500 (5.7 liter Vortec) with 130,000 miles that has developed a leak around the upper oil cooler line fitting where it enters the radiator on the driver’s side. A mechanic replaced the fitting and line claiming the the line had a pinhole in it but it is still leaking. Is there a washer or something that may need
What to do if you have oil in your Radiator?
If you’ve got oil in your radiator you need more than just a garden hose to clean your cooling system. BlueDevil Radiator Flush and Oil Degreaser is a 3-in-1 cooling system cleaner that will flush your radiator, degrease the system and removes any rust build-up to restore your cooling system to its full potential.
In many applications, steel lines and fittings are being jointed to brass or aluminum oil coolers. When leaks occur at these joints the first repair attempt often results in over-tightening and stripping of the threads on the oil cooler connector.
What kind of connection does an oil cooler need?
In many later model radiator applications an integrated Jiffy-Tite® design is used to not only make the connection between the oil cooler and the line but also to secure the oil cooler in the radiator tank. It is these later designs that prove most troublesome in the field.
