Oil Cooler

[project86]

Originally Posted by FC Zach

I'm glad it's already been mentioned that you'd be downgrading. . even if you did a twin set-up (aside from the extra failure points and places to leak, like Pete said), the two combined still wouldn't suffice when compared to the OE part. Especially without going the extra mile to build duct work to each to even have a fighting chance.

For what it's worth, (IIRC) my oil temp is typically ten or more degrees cooler than engine temp when driving.

I'm really glad to know that the stock one is so good. I guess I'll just look into getting braided lines for it and call it a day.

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by project86

I'm really glad to know that the stock one is so good. I guess I'll just look into getting braided lines for it and call it a day.

If your factory lines are in good shape, and not leaking, don't replace those either.

[project86]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

If your factory lines are in good shape, and not leaking, don't replace those either.

But im going to.

[Pete_89T2]

Originally Posted by project86

But im going to.

Why? Don't fix what isn't broke or you'll be back here with another problem

There's nothing wrong with the stock lines, and if they are in good shape, they will remain leak free and work as well as any aftermarket lines you could buy or build yourself for many years. I would just give the stock lines a very thorough cleaning and inspection, and go from there:

1. Are the crimp fittings corroded excessively (more than just a little surface rust), and if you try to rotate the crimp fitting around the hose, does it rotate at all relative to the hose? If answer is NO on both, stock lines are good.

2. Is the rubber hose material still pliable, with zero evidence of swelling or any unusually brittle/hard or mushy/soft spots that you can feel when you squeeze the hose anywhere along its length? If it passes this test, the stock lines are good.

[t_g_farrell]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

Why? Don't fix what isn't broke or you'll be back here with another problem

There's nothing wrong with the stock lines, and if they are in good shape, they will remain leak free and work as well as any aftermarket lines you could buy or build yourself for many years. I would just give the stock lines a very thorough cleaning and inspection, and go from there:

1. Are the crimp fittings corroded excessively (more than just a little surface rust), and if you try to rotate the crimp fitting around the hose, does it rotate at all relative to the hose? If answer is NO on both, stock lines are good.

2. Is the rubber hose material still pliable, with zero evidence of swelling or any unusually brittle/hard or mushy/soft spots that you can feel when you squeeze the hose anywhere along its length? If it passes this test, the stock lines are good.

I agree to disagree on this one. The lines are old enough at this point that its worth the money to get new ones. And the RB ones do look purty!

[project86]

Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

I agree to disagree on this one. The lines are old enough at this point that its worth the money to get new ones. And the RB ones do look purty!

I'll at least check them. If they aren't leaking then I wont prioritize. I can tell you whats not leaking though.. my oil pan....

[FC Zach]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

If your factory lines are in good shape, and not leaking, don't replace those either.

But the braided lines look better