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Originally Posted by Nikon FM
Hi guys,
I installed my GTM oil cooler (including hoses) in early January and have found the fittings to now be leaking. I lost about one quart of oil before noticing the problem. I discovered the problem due to the oil on my garage floor, which was a very recent occurrence. I have driven the car for about a month with no issues and now find the fitting where the hose connects to the elbows are leaking. This was determined while the car was at idle and watching oil drip off the junctions. On the installation I used blue Permatex threadlocker on the threads connecting to the oil cooler fittings and the "sandwich" plate threads near the oil filter, these were fine. On the install I did not adjust the "factory" torque on the hose to elbow junctions, they appeared very snug and did not leak initially.
What do you recommend? I really hate oil leaks and do not want less than a perfect scenario.
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I've experienced this a little as well from the GTM kit. Mine appears to be just a very slight seepage from where the AN fitting meets the steel braided line. I have not lost any significant amount of oil, just barely one drop has ever shown, however I can see the Redline oil accumulating around those fittings. I am just wondering if I did not torque them down enough, or over torqued them. My question / comment is, once you have attached all the fittings, those angles should no longer move / wiggle from side to side at all, correct? Does anyone know a specific amount that these need to be torqued down with?