Oil cooler hose leaking

[Mr Cool]

I was under my car today preping for an HPDE next weekend. My lower engine oil cooler hose is leaking at both ends where the rubber hose crimps to the metal line. It probably has been about a year or about 4K miles since I last checked these lines. So I don't know how long it has been going on. There is no oil on the floor so it is minor right now. Is it common for a leak to develop here and how concerned should I be If I can't get it fixed before next weeekend. It's a 600 mile drive to the track and back.

Thanks
Tom

[froggy47]

Originally Posted by Mr Cool

I was under my car today preping for an HPDE next weekend. My lower engine oil cooler hose is leaking at both ends where the rubber hose crimps to the metal line. It probably has been about a year or about 4K miles since I last checked these lines. So I don't know how long it has been going on. There is no oil on the floor so it is minor right now. Is it common for a leak to develop here and how concerned should I be If I can't get it fixed before next weeekend. It's a 600 mile drive to the track and back.

Thanks
Tom

I would at least bring one with you & tools, best thought is to RR before the event. Track operators frown on cars oiling the track & it suck's to sit in the pits when everyone else is out having fun.


:)

[Mr Cool]

Very true on both accounts. I do intend to be at my dealership first thing Monday morning I just hope they can get it fixed by the weekend.

[Mr Cool]

Looks like there is a new part # for these lines does that mean a redesign of the part?