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> Shall I say...SIX?, costs, plus' and minus' of conversion
Kerrys914
post Jan 2 2005, 08:05 AM
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That dam oil cooler (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)

Seems like the best price I found was $115 to modify your cooler to have a 90deg fitting welded on.

The hose route is the easiest and cheapest but maybe not the "correct" way??? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) IIRC this hose is a low pressure line so hose clamps will work.

I am holding off on making my choice for mine. I will see how the funds hold up over the next few months.
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post Jan 2 2005, 11:13 AM
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the "correct" way


This motor in my car will never be correct. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

If the oil system functions and doesn't leak, for me, that's correct.

I may have a hard line made. I may use Porsche fittings on one end and AN's on the tank end of the oils lines.

I'm not picky. I want it to work. Look good. And last.
I you don't like that, don't go under my car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Factory original, concours, all matching parts. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/tongue.gif)

I need to know if the cooler that I have, with it's exit will work or not. Does it come close to the chassis or body when in the car or not.
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post Jan 2 2005, 11:55 AM
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T,

Take it from me....I've done a few conversions....the easiest, stoopid proof way is to use braided aircraft line and AN fittings.....as to the tank....two ways.

You can used the adapter conversion fittings to AN or cut the Porsche fitting off and weld an AN fitting on. Depending on how good a welder you are or how much you pay to have it done...the welded AN/Porsche fitting is the best...the conversion ones are fine, but tend to reduce space and have a few more leak paths....
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post Jan 2 2005, 12:42 PM
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Trekkor,

I can't quite see it in the picture.. so I'm not absolutely positive which cooler you have there....

but a 911 cooler will interfere at the suspension ear if its not modified in one of the above ways...

doesn't have to be concours stock, but does have to be modified to clear.

people are probably sick of this picture, but here is a shot of one modified:


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post Jan 2 2005, 04:48 PM
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I'd like to see some more pics of this area.
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post Jan 2 2005, 05:27 PM
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You have about 2 3/4 inches from the cooler to the side of the trailing arm.
That does not include the threaded fitting sticking out from the side of your cooler.
Sorry no picture . (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jan 2 2005, 08:33 PM
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OK, Here's a shot lookin' up at the area.


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post Jan 2 2005, 08:34 PM
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And here's one looking forward.


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post Jan 2 2005, 08:38 PM
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here's my cooler.
Is the suggestion to remove the cooler, weld it, re-install it?

Brant's set-up looks good.

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post Jan 2 2005, 08:43 PM
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JP, those shots were perfect.
Thanks!

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post Jan 2 2005, 08:49 PM
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By all means, take it off. Otto's did my cooler conversion.
If you have AN lines, have an AN fitting welded on...

BTW, you have to install & tighten that oil line to the tank before you install the tank......unless you have a some kinda magic wrench.....gud luck.
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heli-coiled and installed the studs into the back of the motor.


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post Jan 2 2005, 11:34 PM
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I found out the hard way on my first 6 conversion ('78)--while the engine was goin in (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) . I found an aluminum welding shop open on a Sat and he put a 90 deg AN#16 on the cooler . I also went over to Earl's in Hawthorne --yes they used to have a store--and got a #16 tee fitting/ cap and used this for a drain point just after the lower fitting coming off of the oil tank. I can now get lots of oil drained out during maintennance (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
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post Jan 3 2005, 12:02 AM
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Trekkor, TEM machine shop can weld aluminum if you need. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 3 2005, 12:09 AM
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Tomorrow it'll get done.
Just need to decide if I keep the Porsche fitting or just go AN.

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post Jan 3 2005, 12:33 AM
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What/which oil tank do you have?
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post Jan 3 2005, 12:44 AM
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post Jan 3 2005, 12:56 AM
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Vellious?
Go with AN.....16 or 20 on the supply side.
Don't dick around with that cooler. Take it to someone that KNOWS what they are doing.
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post Jan 4 2005, 11:47 AM
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Pics......feed line ....to below cooler


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More.......Scavenge line to tank.


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