Originally Posted by AJBert

I meant that I needed to use the extensions, from the front, with a universal and the correct socket with a ratchet. There is no room if going close to the block to move a ratchet. If you can get a cordless or air ratchet in there, you could possibly do the job. The first time I had to change those lines I used extensions, and that is what I have used since. I do have an air ratchet but haven't bothered to try it out. Maybe next time I'll give it a shot. And, yes, there will be a next time, trust me.

It's not a hard job to do, providing you have the right tools. No since in having a shop do it. They will charge much more than what the right tools will cost. Bonus of buying the tools to do the job is you will have them next time the job needs to be done again. Your choice, though.

Originally Posted by Stovey

How often do you suppose these lines need to be replaced? I have quite a bad oil leak and wonder if this is the issue.

Do the oil cooler lines also need to be done regularly?