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Tiny
DENESE HAROLD
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  • 1990 GMC C1500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
The rubber hose on my oil cooler lines are leaking. My question is, can I cut the lines and replace just the hose or do I have to replace the whole line? Thanks!
Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 8:03 PM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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Personally, I have replaced the whole cooler line itself when it was leaking. However, I have seen people do what you are suggesting and they are not complaining. Just be sure that the clamps that use hose that can withstand the pressure and also make sure that the clamps that you use are very tight. Otherwise if it pops off while you are driving, you could have a serious issue. Those lines are under pressure and it would not take more than a few seconds for you to be out of oil.
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
HARRY P
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Also, the hoses that you buy would have to have a large enough diameter to fit over the old ones. Probably over an inch diameter.
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 8:13 PM
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DENESE HAROLD
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Thanks so much for your answer!
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Saturday, July 8th, 2017 AT 8:16 PM
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Monday, July 10th, 2017 AT 2:07 PM

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