Remote oil line
#21
11-13-2010, 09:30 AM
I'm almost halfway through this job but cannot for the life of me figure out how to get to the bolt on the engine adapter (rear most fitting). Can't seem to get the correct angle. I've searched the forum and haven't come across anyone else having this issue. What am I missing? Thanks
#23
11-13-2010, 09:55 AM
Ha! Thanks for the quick response. I was using a swivel and the extension but I was trying it with the swivel on the wrench instead at the end of the extension. Think I'll go sit in the corner for 20 mins as punishment. Thanks again 
#25
09-29-2011, 07:59 PM
I was tired of the remote oil line leaking on my Blazer and making a mess! Dorman makes a replacement assembly and it comes with a lifetime guarantee! So, I replaced the line assembly... done... never to leak again... wrong. The lifetime guarantee is nice... but I don't want to do the job again! I don't care if the part IS free, I want it fixed.... forever!
The other day I removed the leaking Dorman line assembly, and cut the 1/2" aluminum tube right next to each crimp fitting. I went to my friendly neighborhood hydraulic hose builder, (NAPA) and bought four 1/2" compression to 1/2" hydraulic hose fittings, and 2' of -8 (1/2" I.D.) hydraulic hose. I had two hose assemblies made to the tune of about $60, (roughly the cost of a new Dorman line assembly). The fittings and hose are rated at 1200psi.... I figure it should be good for 60psi of oil pressure!
I also replaced the oil cooler line, (oil filter to radiator), a couple of years ago with the Dorman part, it also has a lifetime guarantee, but that line is a piece of cake to replace... 20 minutes max. Not worth the $60 it takes to modify it when it's so easy to replace.
If your lines are leaking, and you're going to replace them, as long as they're out, fix 'em once and be done!
The other day I removed the leaking Dorman line assembly, and cut the 1/2" aluminum tube right next to each crimp fitting. I went to my friendly neighborhood hydraulic hose builder, (NAPA) and bought four 1/2" compression to 1/2" hydraulic hose fittings, and 2' of -8 (1/2" I.D.) hydraulic hose. I had two hose assemblies made to the tune of about $60, (roughly the cost of a new Dorman line assembly). The fittings and hose are rated at 1200psi.... I figure it should be good for 60psi of oil pressure!
I also replaced the oil cooler line, (oil filter to radiator), a couple of years ago with the Dorman part, it also has a lifetime guarantee, but that line is a piece of cake to replace... 20 minutes max. Not worth the $60 it takes to modify it when it's so easy to replace.
If your lines are leaking, and you're going to replace them, as long as they're out, fix 'em once and be done!
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