Overfilled Oil (Part 2): Weeping Remote Oil Filter Lines

This is a follow-up to the infamous "Overfilled Oil" post. Of course it
turned out that the oil was only slightly overfilled so it was no problem.
However, while probing around I discovered that the remote oil filter lines
are weeping very slowly where the rubber hoses are crimped to the metal
lines that attach to the oil filter adapter/cooler (note: I only have the
remote oil filter on my 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4...I don't have the
cooler-to-radiator attachments [thank God, that's one less thing to
break!]). The weeping leak is so slow that you cannot feel or see it while
the car is running...it only shows up as a small grease stain on the skid
plate every few days (and of course a few small drips under the car after
its been parked). Thinking back on it, I believe these remote oil filter
lines have been weeping for over a year...however, the odd part is the oil
level in my car is ALWAYS full and the oil pressure is always in normal
operating range. I only change the oil about once a year (I drive less than
2500 miles/year)...and since there's no detectable drop in oil level or
pressure over that time period, should I treat this as an urgent "problem"
or can I just put it off until time/money permits. Is it really possible
that an oil hose can just blow off (or is that a auto shop scare tactic?)
Would JB Welding the area where the rubber hose crimps to the metal line
help or hurt? I've read that these remote lines always leak....is it
possible to buy replacement lines that won't develop this slow leak (if so
where?).

Sorry for the long post...I hope this doesn't develop into another monster
thread! Merry Christmas!

Spiderman wrote:
> Is it really possible that an oil hose can
> just blow off (or is that a auto shop scare tactic?)

It's not a scare tactic...we've replaced many a 4.3 engine
because the oil cooler lines blew off. Your lines might
hold, they might not....it's up to you.

> Would JB Welding
> the area where the rubber hose crimps to the metal line help or hurt?

Don't even bother, this will do nothing.

> I've read that these remote lines always leak....is it possible to
> buy replacement lines that won't develop this slow leak (if so
> where?).

If you want lines that are guaranteed not to leak, then you wont
want to buy the GM hoses. Even the supposed "new" design
hoses leak. You might want to investigate the possibility of
having some custom lines made...I know that power steering
hoses can be custom built.

Ian

shiden_kai wrote:

> Spiderman wrote:
>
>> Is it really possible that an oil hose can
>>just blow off (or is that a auto shop scare tactic?)
>
>
> It's not a scare tactic...we've replaced many a 4.3 engine
> because the oil cooler lines blew off. Your lines might
> hold, they might not....it's up to you.
>
>
>>Would JB Welding
>>the area where the rubber hose crimps to the metal line help or hurt?
>
>
> Don't even bother, this will do nothing.
>
>
>>I've read that these remote lines always leak....is it possible to
>>buy replacement lines that won't develop this slow leak (if so
>>where?).
>
>
> If you want lines that are guaranteed not to leak, then you wont
> want to buy the GM hoses. Even the supposed "new" design
> hoses leak. You might want to investigate the possibility of
> having some custom lines made...I know that power steering
> hoses can be custom built.
>
> Ian
>
>

Just take the old ones off and take them to a good parts store or
tractor supply place... then tell them you want new rubber for the high
pressure engine oil lines for your "forklift" (they won't do them for
on-road vehicles due to liability)

Depending on what the fittings on them look like, you might also be able
to replace the whole mess with steel braided AN lines like Aeroquip or
Earl's which would be a more costly, but likely permanent, solution to
the problem.

nate

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"Nate Nagel" <njnagel@flycast.net> wrote in message
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> shiden_kai wrote:
>
> > Spiderman wrote:
> >
> >
> >
What kind of shape are the motor mounts in? Also one has to take into
consideration
the vehicle, and as such the hoses, are 17 years old.
Whitelightning

Replace the remote oil filter lines as soon as possible. They may last for a
while with a slight leak, even years like mine did, or they could go out
tomorrow. The leak will eventually get much worse and as a worst-case
scenario, the line could rupture. I left one hell of a stain on our old
driveway and in a couple of parking lots when my slow leak suddenly got
worse over a week or so. I was lucky they didn't blow completely.

Replacing them isn't as scary as it looks if you don't mind removing an
engine mount and jacking the engine up slightly. Oh and if you go with OEM
parts keep an eye out on the ends of the lines. My old ones had recesses for
o-rings (another common leaking point) which the new ones did not. I used
special washers with an o-ring attached to the ID. We call 'em threadseals
at work, I've seen them in the oil drain plug isle in parts stores.

cornbread stuffing (see index)
½ cup melted butter

Remove the giblets from the infant and set aside.
Stuff the cavity where the child?s genitals and anus were located
using ½ cup per pound of meat.
Tie the arms flat to the body, then pull the skin flaps up to close the cavity.
Now tie the thighs up tight to hold it all together.
Place breast side up in a large metal roasting pan.
Bake in 325° oven covered for 2 hours.
Remove cover, stick a cooking thermometer deep into one of the
baby?s buttocks and cook uncovered till thermometer reads 190°,
about another hour.



Pro-Choice Po-Boy

Soft-shelled crabs serve just as well in this classic southern delicacy.
The sandwich originated in New Orleans, where an abundance of abortion clinics
thrive and hot French bread is always available.

2 cleaned fetuses, head on
2 eggs
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup seasoned flour
oil enough for deep frying
1 loaf French bread
Lettuce
tomatoes
mayonnaise, etc.

Marinate the fetuses in the egg-mustard mixture.
Dredge thoroughly in flour.
Fry at 375° until crispy golden brown.
Remove and place on paper towels.



Holiday Youngster

One can easily adapt this recipe to ham, though as presented,
it violates no

minutes.
Sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown,
about 6 minutes on each side.



Shish Kababes

As old as the hills, this technique has employed seafood, beef, pork, lamb,
poultry, and vegetables; just about anything can be grilled, and young humans
are no exception!

High quality marinade (Teriyaki and garlic perhaps)
1 inch cubes of tender meat, preferably from the nursery
Onions
bell peppers
Wooden or metal skewers

Marinate the meat overnight.
Get the grill good and hot while placing meat, vegetables, and
fruit such as pineapples or cherries on the skewers.
Don?t be afraid to use a variety of meats.
Grill to medium rare,
serve with garlic cous-cous and sautéed asparagus.
Coffee and sherbet for desert then walnuts, cheese, and port.
Cigars for the gentlemen (and ladies if they so desire)!



Crock-Pot Crack Baby

When the quivering, hopelessly addicted crack baby succumbs to death,
get him immediately butchered and into the crock-pot, so that any
remaining toxins will not be fatal. But don?t cook it too long,
because like Blowfish, there is a perfect medium between the poisonous
and the stimulating. Though it may not have the same effect on your
guests, a whole chicken cooked in this fashion is also mighty tasty.

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