Worn oil line

[TYRODD]

While at work today, I noticed that the typhoon had a nice sized pool of oil underneath it, directly below the power steering pump. Put some blood in her and got her home,....turns out that one of the two oil lines that connect the block to the oil filter adapter, had a pinhole rubbed out of it, right on top of the exhaust manifold/crossover flange. (Ill have pics later). I searched for a like topic, Ive seen one before, but couldnt find it. What I need to know is, do I need any special precautions when reinstalling a new hose assembly? I wouldnt think it would be too big of a deal, but it is a pressurized line (sprayed mobil 1 ALL over my undercarriage :x ).

Id like to add that it was a total biyatch to remove the hose, even with the air filter assembly/shroud removed, spent a good hour and a half fishing it out of there, getting oil dripped into my eyeballs :x :x .

Also, on sytyauthority, is GM#15568528 the correct number for this part, just wanted to make sure as this needs to get replaced with the quickness.

Anyone have experience replacing this on a stock truck, I mean damn it was it was a PITA just to remove it.

TIA!

 

[J_SULLIVAN]

What did you expect w/that 50g turbo? retard! :wink: Maybe you will quit boost launching in reverse

 

[protosy]

all i can tell you is that thing is a huge pain in the butt.

how did you remove the line? did you seperate the adapter from the line or did you leave it attached? iirc, i installed the lines without the adapter, then connected the adapter to the lines then installed the adapter into the block. my lines were a little bent, so it made things really not fun. especially getting the gasket and o-ring sealed.

 

[TYRODD]

Well, actually the installation was much easier than the removal IMO. I Had the air cleaner assembly off, as well as the upper shroud. Fed the engine end of the hose assembly between the crank and power steering pulleys, then had Jeremy pull the line through ( thanks for flying in all the way from OK dood! :lol: ) between the pan and the front diff/propshaft. remember, the assembly goes over the crossover pipe, not under. also try pushing down on the lines from the top(between the rad and block).

Also, remember to dab a little clean engine oil on all the gaskets (both sides), this will help them too seal right the first time, I had no problems with leaky fittings. Be sure to route the assembly so that it will not rub on anything, you may even have to bend the hose a little.

I had a little trouble re routing my turbo oil and vac. lines around the new assembly, since I had to move them over to the pass side when I went with a big one....

 

[TYRODD]

all i can tell you is that thing is a huge pain in the butt.

how did you remove the line? did you seperate the adapter from the line or did you leave it attached? iirc, i installed the lines without the adapter, then connected the adapter to the lines then installed the adapter into the block. my lines were a little bent, so it made things really not fun. especially getting the gasket and o-ring sealed.

Oh, sorry I didnt quite answer your question . The lines have a flange on each end, with a 1/2" hex head bolt that mates the flange. The lines are attached to each other on the flanges. You have to replace both lines. Actually the part was in stock at the local chevy house, it is interchangable with other s-series. T'was $58 with my cool-guy discount 8) .

 

[J_SULLIVAN]

Hey man, no problem w/me flying out there. I didn't have anything else to do anyways and next time you need your cadillac converter filled back up w/orange juice let me know!

 

[TYRODD]

Hey man, no problem w/me flying out there. I didn't have anything else to do anyways and next time you need your cadillac converter filled back up w/orange juice let me know!

Oh crap I thought it was cranberry? Howz that burn anyway? I told you dont get too close when Im lighting that stuff.... Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TYRODD]

Here's those pics I mentioned...........

The leak was caused by the exhaust crossover flange, the smell of burnt oil lingered for days, and it was a real pleasant clean up :x