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Subject:Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
From:Andrew Fox
Date:Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:37:55 -0700

> conditions.  It is hard to replace the O-ring because the coolant lines to
> the oil cooler have to be removed.  One strategy is to cut off the molded
> rubber coolant line transition fittings and replace with new.  Then, the only
> hardship which remains is installing the hose clamps.  Oh, yeah, pinch off
> the coolant system to reduce coolant loss.

Ive done it without removing the coolant hoses so its possible.  If i
remember correctly I removed the threaded pipe by putting a rag around it
and using a wrench, a better way would be to use tighten 2 nuts against
eachother and use a wrench to remove the threaded pipe.

Andrew Fox