Oil leak in line btwn filter & cooler - Help!?!

MochaR2 · 12-28-2007, 01:44 AM

I've developed a nasty oil leak somewhere between the bottom of the distributor & the top of the freon compressor. I think it likely is the oil line that runs up from the bottom of the oil filter (hard line) then (hose) down to the oil cooler. But I can't see it to verify that is where it is leaking.
It looks like a real bugger to change that line -- does anybody have any hints on how to reach this line to replace? Do I have to remove the exh manifold? ...or the freon compressor?
Help!!!!
(4A-GE engine, 185,000 miles)

AustinTxMR2 · 12-31-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MochaR2

Do I have to remove the exh manifold? ...or the freon compressor? Help!!!! (4A-GE engine, 185,000 miles)

On my 86 with A/C, I unbolted the compressor and supported it so that the weight was not on the refrigerant lines. I purchased transmission hose and swapped out both lines. Dirty grimy job, no more little oil spots all over the back of my car!

John

MochaR2 · 01-03-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks, John. I ended up pulling the distributor, and could get to the top fitting that way (required a mirror to see the clamp). I went for the OEM part on the upper hose, since it gets pretty friendly with the exhaust on its way to the filter and the OEM part has all those nice heat wraps. Hope to have it running tonight!

F0Bman · 04-03-2008, 10:57 PM

This tends to happen on tiredd 4AGE machines. My oil hose let go and massive oil spillage.

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MochaR2 No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Oil leak in line btwn filter & cooler - Help!?! I've developed a nasty oil leak somewhere between the bottom of the distributor & the top of the freon compressor. I think it likely is the oil line that runs up from the bottom of the oil filter (hard line) then (hose) down to the oil cooler. But I can't see it to verify that is where it is leaking. It looks like a real bugger to change that line -- does anybody have any hints on how to reach this line to replace? Do I have to remove the exh manifold? ...or the freon compressor? Help!!!! (4A-GE engine, 185,000 miles)

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01-03-2008, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
MochaR2 No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks, John. I ended up pulling the distributor, and could get to the top fitting that way (required a mirror to see the clamp). I went for the OEM part on the upper hose, since it gets pretty friendly with the exhaust on its way to the filter and the OEM part has all those nice heat wraps. Hope to have it running tonight!

04-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
F0Bman Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	This tends to happen on tiredd 4AGE machines. My oil hose let go and massive oil spillage.