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Oil Cooler lines, Heater tubes |
spunone |
Jan 25 2006, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
Anybody out there run there front cooler lines thru the heater tubes?If so what type of hose did ya use ? dont think the Stainless braided stuff would be to good rubbing next to each other like 2 saw blades .so what hose will work better???
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McMark |
Jan 25 2006, 07:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I ran some nylon braided AN lines down the heater tubes. I'm starting to lean towards running lines through the car or behind the valences. Nothing wrong with the heater tube method. I just like the others better.
SirAndy's going to be running the lines for his 3.6 through the cabin. I'm going to be running the lines for my 3.6 under the valences. There will be plenty of pictures of both. |
Aaron Cox |
Jan 25 2006, 07:51 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
PM bmartin914 or wait a few hours...
he sent me his install photos using rubber line down the tubes.. |
spunone |
Jan 25 2006, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 945 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Anaheim CA Member No.: 1,901 Region Association: Southern California |
thanks I'll Hang till later Aaro .Mc Mark reason likey one better???
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McMark |
Jan 25 2006, 08:49 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Yeah, I have a reason. It's a stupid nit-picky McMark reason. It's more about looking clean than function.
So.... my reason for not liking the heater channel method: The transition from the heater channel to the box section that runs under the tank (see image). There is no way to do it clean. You have to cut a hole in the heater tube inside the longitudinal which is nearly impossible to do cleanly. Then you have to route the lines through some very tight corners. All in all, there are just too many obstacles to doing it super perfectly cleanly. But, again, as far as function, they all work. I just go way way way way way way way way over the top on these things. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Jan 25 2006, 09:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
search, my friend. search ... this has been discussed in length in a few threads. with pictures. and lots of "expert" opinions ... good luck! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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brant |
Jan 27 2006, 12:59 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
see my vintage thread in my sig....
and I went up with my lines instead of down under the tank. it measured shorter and lighter. brant |
IronHillRestorations |
Jan 27 2006, 08:51 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
How about routing them the same as warm air? Once you get in the front trunk it's easy to get them between the fuel tank, and then out to the cooler. Just a thought. As long as you aren't going to have any heat, that is. |
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Jeroen |
Jan 27 2006, 09:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
That's how Brant did it... |
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BMartin914 |
Jan 27 2006, 02:30 PM
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I did it. I have some pics on my home computer if you want them.
If I were to do it again, I think I would have gone outside like Aaron did. My heat pretty much sucks now since it is only coming through on one side and you can't undo it because you have to make a hole in your heater tube to get the job done. If you don't care about heat though - go for it! My cooler works great! |
McMark |
Jan 27 2006, 04:15 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Then you have your lines coming up over the tank, which I'm not too thrilled about. I really like the lines running under the tank and popping out of the wall in the front trunk. |
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Mike D. |
Jan 27 2006, 06:10 PM
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OK, It runs now, and pretty good too! Group: Members Posts: 1,445 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Santa Clarita, Ca Member No.: 85 Region Association: None |
I ran mine through the heater tube and up the tube in front as well, not out the side. I, however, cut the hole in the fender well, went through there then back into the front trunk. The oil lines in the passenger compartment are wrapped in insulating foam and are behind the speaker panel. You wouldn't even know that they are there. The metal edges are covered with 944 door trim molding so it doesn't rub the lines.
I used the Blue oil lines and pushlock AN fittings. Got all the lines and fittings from Teague Marine a High Perfomance Marine engine builder here in Santa Clarita. -Mike D. |
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