Replacing engine oil cooler lines ...

[1968 Pontiac]

How does one disconnect the engine oil cooler lines with the little plastic clips at the oil cooler adapter? Is there any easy way, or do I have to remove the nut that is threaded into the adapter? I've easily disconnected fuel lines with this type of plastic clip, but the engine oil cooler line is fighting me.

[2000CAYukon]

Originally Posted by 1968 Pontiac

How does one disconnect the engine oil cooler lines with the little plastic clips at the oil cooler adapter? Is there any easy way, or do I have to remove the nut that is threaded into the adapter? I've easily disconnected fuel lines with this type of plastic clip, but the engine oil cooler line is fighting me.

You have to squeaze the 2 plastic tabs at the same time. If one of the tabs is next to the block, it is easier to rotate it so you can get at both tabs at the same time.

//2000CAYukon

[1968 Pontiac]

Thanks 2000CAYukon. I'll try again when I change the oil next time. They're in good shape and not leaking, but I just bought the truck and would prefer to know those lines are not going to fail in the immediate future.

[2000CAYukon]

Originally Posted by 1968 Pontiac

Thanks 2000CAYukon. I'll try again when I change the oil next time. They're in good shape and not leaking, but I just bought the truck and would prefer to know those lines are not going to fail in the immediate future.

One other thing that will help. Push the line towards the oil filter housing as you push the tabs.

I replaced mine last year. I took them to a hydraulic (spelling ?) place and had new lines made to replace the flexible part. I think I paid 20 per hose and it looks real nice. Very heavy duty.

//2000CAYukon