you know how these things are notorious for leaking, right? well i just replaced mine and it sucked! i wouldn't even try it with out a lift handy. just thought id let you all know. at least there won't be any more oil spots in my driveway.

 

i think that lifts are the best inventions ever lol

 

yeah, they definatly spoil you

 

My oil cooler line to the engine is leaking also. I have ramps but no lift. How hard do you think it will be to do the repair using the ramps?
Any hints on replacing them.

thanks,

 

Did you go with OEM replacements or something else?

Wish I had a lift in my garage.

 

I havent bought them yet but I am planning on OEM.

 

it wont be much worse, you may get an oil shower though. use a really long 3/8" extension with a swivel to get to the bolt at the back of the motor. and definatly go with the OE parts. after i did mine using a/m, a couple of the seals started leaking. i replaced the seals with OE and it sealed. they are pretty straight foward, its just the rear fitting that sucks. that was on a 95, they may be different on a 99.

 

Reason I ask. I have heard of guys replacing the OEM stuff with regular fittings. They split the metal pressed clamp fitting on the OEM hoses, peel it back and pull out the OEM fitting. Basically taking the fitting off without cutting the hose. Then slide the OEM hose over regular barb fitting and using pipe clamps to hold it in place.

 

i eliminated the oil cooler all together i have a 96 4wd an d i bought the nipple for the 2wd that goes where the cooler does off the block so now i just put my filter where the cooler went. i have to use a shorter filter now and its a lil harder to change but i dont have to use that damn oil cooler and all its leaky lines plus when i changed the engine they said id have to get a whole new oil cooling system because u cant flush all the contaminent out of the old one enough to ensure u wont damage the new engine with old crap