Oil Cooler hose exploded

Matt · 03-10-2010, 08:37 AM

Kudos, GTM. Seeing how you handled this situation definitely earns some repsect for your business.

Something seemed like it was missing from the OP. A lie by exclusion, it seems to be.

I guess GTM is going to have to include a little warning in their packaging now, sort of like the "Don't use this in a bathtub" warning on new toasters.

Modshack · 03-10-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

The even sadder part is that I was dupped into thinking that his other "used" line was unaltered and perfectly fine, and thus purchased the kit from him. This weekend, I will post pics of the un-install, while I await some new lines from GTM. Grrrrr....

TipsZ.....I posted a link to the assembly instructions for the Hoses in my DIY thread. I was gonna PM you on Sam's revelation, but seems you found it. Looks like you're getting new hoses? I'm sure it would prove interesting to disassemble to old ones, at least the suspected modified one and see how it compares to a correct assembly..

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Originally Posted by Matt

Something seemed like it was missing from the OP. A lie by exclusion, it seems to be.

Lottsa drama, that's for sure...

TipsZ · 03-10-2010, 09:36 AM

Yep. Unfortunately, I bought the kit from Tardcore. He supplied the one used hose and the new replacement hose that was shipped to him from GTM. I installed the oil cooler and drove it for a short period of time. It was then that I noticed the seepage. Then I asked you guys about the AN fittings and proper torque as I was not comfortable with the seepage. I got it up and checked the lines and noticed that one of the lines actually spun completely around on the AN fitting. I went back in the house and posted / questioned whether this was normal. Went out-side to move the car .. and pwooosh .. the line blew. I am waiting for SAM to return my PM's and/or call me. I understand that I purchased the oil cooler from Tardcore "As Is", however I was under the pretence that he did not alter the lines in any way. He never responded to my PM from the 8th of March and it appears that he has not been on the forums since the end of February. Oh well .. all I can do is learn from this .. get some new lines from GTM.. and move on. Right??

MightyBobo · 03-10-2010, 10:09 AM

Wow. Get this guy off the damn boards - he obviously has NO problem "hosing" (get it?) our own members, and that just doesn't sit right with me. Who knows if he'll do that crap again.

NYBladeZ · 03-10-2010, 10:13 AM

We haven't had many members take part in "rip off" bad deals, if we do I suggest we get a feedback sticky going in the classifieds to provide notice and warn members

TipsZ · 03-10-2010, 10:20 AM

My naivety got the best of me. I guess I never would have suspected that he would have sold the other line, after he intentionally attempted to alter it. To make matters worse, there were warning signs .. ie. bashing the Z and stating he wanted a Z06... doh!

1slow370 · 03-10-2010, 10:21 AM

there is one up there for the one guy

FuszNissan · 03-10-2010, 10:27 AM

Sorry to see this affected you too TipsZ.

Trips · 03-10-2010, 10:32 AM

TARDCORE!!! Come out and Playyyyy!!!!!

FuszNissan · 03-10-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

TARDCORE!!! Come out and Playyyyy!!!!!

kannibul · 03-10-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Just to throw this out there. The service manual lists some ballpark oil pressures. Wonder what the pressure is when at really high RPMs...

Idle >14psi
2,000 RPM >43psi

That helps understand the oil burning issue. Imagine what the valve stem seals are seeing...

370Zsteve · 03-10-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

x2 what a fuking jackass

Then again, we all should have known early on with the 'shoulda bought the Vette' BS. My first reaction to the OP was "WTF, that NEVER happens". Always stay with your first reaction

And the name TARDCORE <sigh> dead giveaway to a douchebag. This guy says he's a Border Agent? Pity his partners and any Mexicans he encounters on the border, unless of course he is a fry cook in McDonalds, which is more likely.

370Zsteve · 03-10-2010, 10:53 AM

AK any chance of deleting this thread since it makes a very reliable supplier look bad due to blatant assholery by the OP?

Zsteve · 03-10-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

AK any chance of deleting this thread since it makes a very reliable supplier look bad due to blatant assholery by the OP?

Love that word! Stop the assholery!

Modshack · 03-10-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

That helps understand the oil burning issue. Imagine what the valve stem seals are seeing...

Err......Valve stem seals don't see ANY oil pressure... Just the cam bearings, then the oil drains to the sump.

03-10-2010, 08:37 AM	#91 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	Kudos, GTM. Seeing how you handled this situation definitely earns some repsect for your business. Something seemed like it was missing from the OP. A lie by exclusion, it seems to be. I guess GTM is going to have to include a little warning in their packaging now, sort of like the "Don't use this in a bathtub" warning on new toasters. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-10-2010, 09:36 AM	#93 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	Yep. Unfortunately, I bought the kit from Tardcore. He supplied the one used hose and the new replacement hose that was shipped to him from GTM. I installed the oil cooler and drove it for a short period of time. It was then that I noticed the seepage. Then I asked you guys about the AN fittings and proper torque as I was not comfortable with the seepage. I got it up and checked the lines and noticed that one of the lines actually spun completely around on the AN fitting. I went back in the house and posted / questioned whether this was normal. Went out-side to move the car .. and pwooosh .. the line blew. I am waiting for SAM to return my PM's and/or call me. I understand that I purchased the oil cooler from Tardcore "As Is", however I was under the pretence that he did not alter the lines in any way. He never responded to my PM from the 8th of March and it appears that he has not been on the forums since the end of February. Oh well .. all I can do is learn from this .. get some new lines from GTM.. and move on. Right?? __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

03-10-2010, 10:09 AM	#94 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Wow. Get this guy off the damn boards - he obviously has NO problem "hosing" (get it?) our own members, and that just doesn't sit right with me. Who knows if he'll do that crap again. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-10-2010, 10:13 AM	#95 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	We haven't had many members take part in "rip off" bad deals, if we do I suggest we get a feedback sticky going in the classifieds to provide notice and warn members __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#96 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	My naivety got the best of me. I guess I never would have suspected that he would have sold the other line, after he intentionally attempted to alter it. To make matters worse, there were warning signs .. ie. bashing the Z and stating he wanted a Z06... doh! __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

03-10-2010, 10:21 AM	#97 (permalink)
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03-10-2010, 10:27 AM	#98 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Sorry to see this affected you too TipsZ. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-10-2010, 10:32 AM	#99 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	TARDCORE!!! Come out and Playyyyy!!!!! __________________

03-10-2010, 10:53 AM	#103 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	AK any chance of deleting this thread since it makes a very reliable supplier look bad due to blatant assholery by the OP? __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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