Oil Cooler hose exploded

370Zsteve · 02-05-2010, 07:33 PM

Wow, never seen that happen before.

Modshack · 02-05-2010, 07:41 PM

I'm guessing the hose was not fully seated into the AN fitting as the internal threaded Hose spreader/expander was screwed in, or the hose was not held securly in place while this was being done. It is possible that the internal threaded portion Pushed the hose out toward the end of the fitting as it was being tightened, rather than threading into it (they are a tight fit). These need to be assembled in a vice. This would still look perfectly normal from the outside but have no holding power (Duh!) . Hose Assembler error (or a poor quality AN fitting)

BTW. why all the silicone on the swivel joints? YOu don't need that at all...

TARDCORE · 02-05-2010, 07:41 PM

the annoying thing about it is that all the oil you see there is after we wiped it down so we could start disassembling and find out what the hell happened. We moved the car into the garage because he didnt want it staining his driveway and right when I lifted it up he was like

I just started laughing. Theres nothing I can do but laugh.

02-05-2010, 07:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 44	Wow, never seen that happen before. __________________ 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.

02-05-2010, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 978	I'm guessing the hose was not fully seated into the AN fitting as the internal threaded Hose spreader/expander was screwed in, or the hose was not held securly in place while this was being done. It is possible that the internal threaded portion Pushed the hose out toward the end of the fitting as it was being tightened, rather than threading into it (they are a tight fit). These need to be assembled in a vice. This would still look perfectly normal from the outside but have no holding power (Duh!) . Hose Assembler error (or a poor quality AN fitting) BTW. why all the silicone on the swivel joints? YOu don't need that at all... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 02-05-2010 at 08:57 PM.

02-05-2010, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
TARDCORE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 410 Drives: 2010 Solid Red 370Z Rep Power: 17	the annoying thing about it is that all the oil you see there is after we wiped it down so we could start disassembling and find out what the hell happened. We moved the car into the garage because he didnt want it staining his driveway and right when I lifted it up he was like I just started laughing. Theres nothing I can do but laugh. __________________ XBL:EVENTYDE

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