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| Dave_Darling |
 Jun 28 2012, 12:15 AM
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914 Idiot  Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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Since I'll be driving the 914 through a desert in July, I figure having an external oil cooler might be a good idea. I bought a cooler, thermostat, sandwich plate, and some fittings from Earl's quite a few years back. I don't have any lines, a way to mount the cooler, or a fan.
I wonder if I'll get the install done before the trip? If I do, it'll be close. I have a lot of other obligations which will keep me out of the garage for most days and evenings... I intend to get the cooler mounted under the rear trunk floor, locate and fasten in the thermostat, add the sandwich plate, then hook it all together with rubber lines. Then I can remove the lines and measure them, so I can get better lines in the correct lengths. The rubber lines (fuel rated, so hopefully OK with oil) may actually be used as a short-term solution, but I don't expect them to last very long. I also have to figure out where to get the oil lines and a fan. Hopefully locally, so I don't have to pay for express shipping... --DD |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jun 28 2012, 09:20 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Ah, but these hoses were not supplied with the cooler!
I guess that means I really have to find a local source of oil-rated hose, then. Any suggestions? --DD |
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| Randal |
Jun 30 2012, 04:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jun 28 2012, 08:20 AM)  Ah, but these hoses were not supplied with the cooler! I guess that means I really have to find a local source of oil-rated hose, then. Any suggestions? --DD Dave, any hydraulic supply house (like for tractors) will have super strong rubber hose that is rated for high pressure hydraulic lines running tractor accessories. Oil pressure is low compared to hydraulic pressure lines. Also the hose is industrial, so wear resistent. I had these lines on my 2.0 liter's external oil system (radiator and fan tied to the engine cover) before I went with a front mounted setup. They will also make up all the fittings you need, many times less expensive than using Earl's. All you need to do it tell them the lengths and the type of fittings and when you arrive they will be done. It might make sense to go to one of the supply houses as some of the fittings might be heaver than you want so check them out first. There is one place on 10th Street in San Jose: http://www.rbisj.com/ |
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Dave_Darling Will it be done before Parade? Jun 28 2012, 12:15 AM
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