2000 Bravada oil filter lines leaking

How hard is it to change the oil lines that go from the bypass to the filter on a 2000 Bravada? Are there any special tools needed to change it? Thanks.

No special tools required and not a difficult job. Dorman makes replacement lines and they are available at just about every auto parts store. They refer to them as oil cooler lines. Dorman's design is far superior to the original equipment. Run about $30 USD each.

The one that goes to the back of the engine is impossible without lifting the engine or removing the motor mount. The line going to the radiator is a much easier task.

I never noticed before, but my 92 show signs of small leakage. I assume you're talking about the hoses running from the block to the filter and not the rigid cooler line in front of the radiator.

Let us know how it goes, it looks like something I may need to do someday.

That's correct. The aluminum / rubber lines develop leaks at the crimp connections. Dorman manufactures a replacement part that is far superior to the original equipment. They're available at most auto parts stores. The link below is for the 4.3 "W" engine. The parts store will need to know the 8th character in your VIN, (visible on the left corner of the dash, through the windshield).


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?PartType=1341&PTSet=A&SearchFor=Oil%20Cooler%20Hose

Thanks for the help, was not that bad. Ended up replacing both sets of lines just to be safe.

No special tools required and not a difficult job. Dorman makes replacement lines and they are available at just about every auto parts store. They refer to them as oil cooler lines. Dorman's design is far superior to the original equipment. Run about $30 USD each. CAN YOU GIVE ME A PART NUMBER FOR THESE LINES DORMAN DOESNT HAVE A CLUE APPREICATE ANY INFO U CAN SUPPLY ASAP THANKS JOE 2000 BRAVADA

http://www.partsamerica.com Type in the part number in the search box. Order both lines at the same time and there is no shipping charge.

625-100 goes from oil filter remote mount to the radiator. $28.88
This line is about a 30 minute job, no special tools.

625-001 goes from the engine to the remote oil filter mount. $39.99
This line is about an hour job and requires lifting the engine about 1"
and requires no special tools.