911oclock Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has had experience dealing with the two oil lines running from the engine/oil tank to the external thermostat (right rear wheel arch). Mine have been weeping at the crimps for a long time but now are dripping and making a mess. I see there are replacement lines available but thought it might be better (read cheaper) to get them rebuilt with new hose and crimps locally. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 I looked at those last time I was under the car (after reading a thread on here) I'm sure those mobile guys like ENZED or Pirtek could do it for you onsite. Although I can guess which out of those you'll pick lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911oclock Posted 19August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 mobile guys like ENZED or Pirtek could do it for you onsite. Although I can guess which out of those you'll pick lol Lol!! I don't get it. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 I'm suffering a weeping crimp too on one of my lines and am planning to replace with a genuine style replacement since I want to retain the original look. The price of a new line isn't too bad but I understand the critical bit is actually undoing the connections from the thermostat without destroying the threads on the thermostat housing. I understand many people actual cut the nut to protect the housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 I'm pretty sure they'd be like my ones from my oil cooer to oil filter. You should be able to re use the fittings and get new lines crimped on with new crimps. Pirtek can do it. any hydraulic fitting place can do it for you. I couldn't re use mine because the hard line was bent before the rubber. I ended up using speed flow fittings and made braided lines. ended up similar price as Porsche replacements (pelican prices + shipping) so i still saved a few $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Do the heat exchangers require removal to get in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Not on a C3.2 Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Just wondering if anyone has had experience dealing with the two oil lines running from the engine/oil tank to the external thermostat (right rear wheel arch). Mine have been weeping at the crimps for a long time but now are dripping and making a mess. I see there are replacement lines available but thought it might be better (read cheaper) to get them rebuilt with new hose and crimps locally. Thoughts? This was how my ones looked when i bought the car. Ended up cutting the nuts with a Dremel after days of heat and WD 40 they would not budge, took about 30 min to cut them off. Russ mentioned Enzed and Pirtek who can replace the crimps and hoses but they (Pirtek i think) quoted me $280 to do one hose and i paid less then $200 for both pipe new from PP. The thermostat is the risky part because if you stuff it your up for a $450 dollar part and you still have to get the metal pipes off the other side. Got plenty of cutting discs for my Dremel if you need to borrow it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911oclock Posted 19August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Yep that's what mine look like Mike. I suspect I'll be in the same boat as you. Those steel nuts on aluminium threads are just asking for trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Your car is a lot newer than mine so i would try the heat and penetrating oil first, i have the correct spanner too if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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