Gen 3 oil cooler lines

[sonicbloo]

I've just noticed a drop of oil on the garage floor, and it's coming from the oil cooler lines. I know its a recognized problem with gen 3 Vipers, and also that it's not a good idea to replace with OEM items, as they will also fail over time.

Has anyone else had this issue, and where did they get replacements from?

I've contacted VPS, but it could be quite a while before they can ship a set over, and Jon B only lists OEM items.

Thanks in advance

[sonicbloo]

Many thanks guys.

The car is now off the road for most of the coming winter, and will probably only emerge when I take it to get the front bumper repainted, so I'll sort the problem over the next few months. Just glad I've not done the planned oil change yet, or I would have wasted the £72 worth of oil I just bought a couple of weeks ago!

Edited by sonicbloo on Monday 26th October 23:37

[sonicbloo]

After some deliberation, I decided to take the easy option, and order factory replacements from my local Jeep/fiat dealer. The originals lasted 10 years and nearly 15,000 miles so I figure they should last a good while.

Obviously i'll keep a close eye on them though

Cost for the 2 lines and 4 new end fittings was a shade under £200 and they'll be here in 5 days

[sonicbloo]

Hi Stu, there's no mention of taking the nose off in anything I've read, so hopefully shouldn't be too bad. I'll take it along to my mate who has a 4 poster lift, and will be doing the oil change at the same time, as well as other lubricants ( I'm still waiting some Mopar additive for the rear diff )

[sonicbloo]

I got genuine Mopar lines and new end fittings, ordered through the local Jeep/Fiat/Alfa garage in York. They came within a week, but not got them swapped over yet. Total cost was a whisker under £200. Should get them done in the next week or so, then its off to the paintshop to get rid of those nasty stonechips and scrapes under the nose.

[sonicbloo]

Oil cooler pipes changed tonight, and an oil/filter change. Took maybe 90 minutes without rushing. Nice and easy when you have the use of a 4 post lift and a decent tool kit.

Whilst up in the air, I noticed several missing screws from the side sills ( they were there earlier in the year when we changed the exhausts - so must have fallen out) this time I won't be buying genuine Mopar at $8.50 per screw.

Next jobs, change more fluids, replace screws (check for tightness on completion!) and bumper repaint.

[sonicbloo]

v82fas said:

Paul, I've just replaced my side sill screws, if they're the same size I can send u some up?? I've literally got hundreds...I also found out mine were different sizes as you got closer to the engine...double check yours and I can send some up for you.

Thanks Stu, I'll check locally first, I'm sure they'll be a matter of pence - if not I'll be in touch

Rivnuts? Must admit I've not heard of them - but will check 'em out, cheers Mark

Will also check my tyres !!!!!!!

[sonicbloo]

Just been doing a few jobs in the garage (clutch fluid change and sorting out the rear latch on the tailgate - a simple lube and it works properly now for the first time since I bought the car)

I've checked the missing 'screws' and it turns out they have a 3/8" hex head. For some reason I thought they were posidrive, the same as the wheelarch liner screws. I need 4 in total, shouldn't be too hard to match and locate locally.