Re: Engine oil cooler line replacement?

Ted,

This line is part steel, part rubber and it is leaking right at the joint 
between the steel and rubber part, I don't think it could be fixed. It has

to be replaced as Maxpower suggested. Thanks.



"Ted Mittelstaedt" <tedm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "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.
>>
>>
>
> Where and how is it leaking?  If this is a steel tube (which it really
> should be)
> and there is a crack or some such in the tubing itself, then take the
tube
> off
> and take it to a radiator shop and have them braise the crack or hole.
>
> Ted
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