S-10/15 4.3 Remote Oil Filter Line Leak
Question:
Looks like the oil lines between the filter housing and the radiator cooler have begun to leak on my ‘94 GMC Jimmy S-15. (4.3 with 82000 miles). I have heard this is a common problem with the remote filter. Is there any type of fix that does not involve replacing the lines ?? Some sort of clamp to tighten the fittings ?? If lines must be replaced, what is usual cost for the part, and is it available on-line or mail order ?? Any special tools or procedures to change ?? The fittings on the radiator end look like they might require special attention. Any info, comments, experiences appreciated. TIA, Reed
Response:
Reed, Mine is leaking, I was told to replace right away…if they blow, you can ruin the whole engine real fast! What next! Andy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Looks like the oil lines between the filter housing and the > radiator cooler have begun to leak on my ‘94 GMC Jimmy S-15. (4.3 > with 82000 miles). I have heard this is a common problem with the > remote filter. Is there any type of fix that does not involve > replacing the lines ?? Some sort of clamp to tighten the fittings > ?? If lines must be replaced, what is usual cost for the part, and > is it available on-line or mail order ?? Any special tools or > procedures to change ?? The fittings on the radiator end look like > they might require special attention. > Any info, comments, experiences appreciated. > TIA, > Reed
Response:
Your lucky, I’ve got a 98 Blazer with 53,000 and not only are the block to oil filter lines leaking but the ones to the cooler are also…… It’s about $66.00 for the block to filter and $35.00 filter to cooler oil lines from the dealer, Mine are back ordered with Chevy…….Seems like they should recall the entire lot of vehicles with this set up!!!!! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Reed, > Mine is leaking, I was told to replace right away…if they blow, you > can ruin the whole engine > real fast! What next! Andy > Looks like the oil lines between the filter housing and the > radiator cooler have begun to leak on my ‘94 GMC Jimmy S-15. (4.3 > with 82000 miles). I have heard this is a common problem with the > remote filter. Is there any type of fix that does not involve > replacing the lines ?? Some sort of clamp to tighten the fittings > ?? If lines must be replaced, what is usual cost for the part, and > is it available on-line or mail order ?? Any special tools or > procedures to change ?? The fittings on the radiator end look like > they might require special attention. > Any info, comments, experiences appreciated. > TIA, > Reed
Response:
I have a 96 Blazer 4X4 and had to replace the lines from the radiator to the remote. That was a few months ago. I to have noticed the line from the block to the remote is going bad. The part looks more expensive and time consuming to do. Took me 45 min to replace the front one. GM told me 1hr and 15min for back one. Jason – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Looks like the oil lines between the filter housing and the > radiator cooler have begun to leak on my ‘94 GMC Jimmy S-15. (4.3 > with 82000 miles). I have heard this is a common problem with the > remote filter. Is there any type of fix that does not involve > replacing the lines ?? Some sort of clamp to tighten the fittings > ?? If lines must be replaced, what is usual cost for the part, and > is it available on-line or mail order ?? Any special tools or > procedures to change ?? The fittings on the radiator end look like > they might require special attention. > Any info, comments, experiences appreciated. > TIA, > Reed
Response:
You could replace the setup with manufactured hydraulic hoses. The aluminum just doesn’t seem to cut it on the OEM. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Looks like the oil lines between the filter housing and the > radiator cooler have begun to leak on my ‘94 GMC Jimmy S-15. (4.3 > with 82000 miles). I have heard this is a common problem with the > remote filter. Is there any type of fix that does not involve > replacing the lines ?? Some sort of clamp to tighten the fittings > ?? If lines must be replaced, what is usual cost for the part, and > is it available on-line or mail order ?? Any special tools or > procedures to change ?? The fittings on the radiator end look like > they might require special attention. > Any info, comments, experiences appreciated. > TIA, > Reed
