Re: Engine oil cooler line replacement?

Max,

I ordered the line yesterday, I am going to give it a shot myself..I think

it is a straight forward replacement. Thanks.


"maxpower" <damnnickname@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Lisa" <00@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Bill, thank you too.
>>
>> As I explained to Bob, I have the optional engine oil cooler in my car 
>> and
>> these are engine oil lines.
>>
>> "Bill Putney" <bptn@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> >
>> > I think Bob may be right about it being the transmission cooler line.
> They
>> > have screw clamps on those lines - usually it's a matter of
tightening
> the
>> > clamps back up rather than a hole in the line. (I own two 2nd gen.
>> > Concordes.)
>> >
>> > That would cost $zero.
>> >
>> > Bill Putney
>> > (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
> address
>> > with the letter 'x')
>> >
>> >
>> > Bob Shuman wrote:
>> >> Possibly the transmission fluid (not engine oil) cooler line?  I've 
>> >> not
>> >> replaced one on your model/year, but did so on an older LH body
since
> it
>> >> too was leaking.  I bought the part at the dealer and the part was
> about
>> >> $50. Installation was not too difficult.  I figured any old part
would
>> >> likely be prone to the same issue.  In addition,  $50 just wasn't 
>> >> worth
>> >> the effort of pulling it at a salvage yard.
>> >>
>> >>  Bob
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Lisa" <00@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> >>> Hello folks,
>> >>>
>> >>> I got a 2001 Concorde with the 3.2 engine. It's got an engine oil
> cooler
>> >>> in it and the supply line that connects the cooler (upper radiator)

>> >>> to
>> >>> the control valve is leaking. Is this a hard thing to replace
myself?
>> >>> Would it be wise for me to use an old line off of a used car? The
new
>> >>> line is very expensive from Chrysler dealers!
>> >>>
>> >>> Any other comments or pointers on this is greatly appreciated Thank
> you.
>>
>
> The lines you are referring to have to be replaced if they are leaking, 
> They
> can not be fixed. When they leak, it is normally severe. I wouldn't pay 
> more
> the 2.0hrs to have them installed
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
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