View Single Post
Old 01-04-2009, 04:18 PM   #8
j cAT
AF Fanatic
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: EVERETT, Massachusetts
Posts: 10,898
Thanks: 8
Thanked 432 Times in 431 Posts
Re: Oil cooling lines leaking

Quote:
Originally Posted by Elbert
I've read where the aftermarket cooler lines were better than the GM lines. I think I would try out NAPA to see what they have for this issue.

On my 96 impala the oil cooler lines leaked at the hose crimp next to the radiator...because this was not to bad of a leak I got two s/steel hose clamps of the proper size about 5/8in dia and with a 1/4 in ratchet tightened securely...that was in 1999...2008 this has still held..the metal is soft aluminum and does not maintain a good tight fit.

I have read where this crimp metal was removed and hose clamps also worked...but in my case just the added clamp support was all that was needed....
j cAT is offline   Reply With Quote