Me = 0 / vir tire wall = 1

vipor · 02-23-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Sorry for your loss, in for updates on the oil cooler, looks like there have been a few problems with other ones as well. I'm looking to get one installed so I'd like to try and avoid a potential failure.

Don't want to derail too much, but I put a Setrab 19 row with Aeroquip socketless fittings on my car and it was great. Come July/Aug we'll see if 19 will be enough in the TX heat, but for now at least it's awesome. The slight whine is a little annoying, but it keeps my temps way down, even when I'm tracking. I have never heard of an Aeroquip Socketless fitting failing and I know some people that have been using them for a while. There's a write up in my sig.

Modshack · 02-23-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I have never heard of an Aeroquip Socketless fitting failing and I know some people that have been using them for a while. There's a write up in my sig.

Hmm....Interesting. Many people asked me why I put the ties on my fittings when Aeroquipt says no additional clamping needed or desired. Seemed logical to me to lock the hose into the valleys between the Fitting ribs. 3500 miles now but no race action or super high temps. I'll be changing oil in the next few days and will report if any issues noted..

TipsZ · 02-23-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Hmm....Interesting. Many people asked me why I put the ties on my fittings when Aeroquipt says no additional clamping needed or desired. Seemed logical to me to lock the hose into the valleys between the Fitting ribs. 3500 miles now but no race action or super high temps. I'll be changing oil in the next few days and will report if any issues noted..

Good advice Mod .. looks like I will do that with my oil cooler this weekend as well.

ChrisSlicks · 02-23-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Hmm....Interesting. Many people asked me why I put the ties on my fittings when Aeroquipt says no additional clamping needed or desired. Seemed logical to me to lock the hose into the valleys between the Fitting ribs.

As logical as it seems there is potential for it to negatively impact the hold performance. But I'm no hydraulic engineer and until someone proves otherwise I'll be adding clamps to mine too

Modshack · 02-23-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

As logical as it seems there is potential for it to negatively impact the hold performance. But I'm no hydraulic engineer and until someone proves otherwise I'll be adding clamps to mine too

I was aware of those comments from Aeroquipt. Keep in mind these weren't cinched up tight. Just tight enough so that the depressions between the ribs would not expand enough to be able to slip over them. FWIW, more of a Fail-safe then a clamp.

ZPirate · 02-23-2010, 01:01 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your mishap Mike. Glad you weren't hurt and the damage to the car isn't too bad. Looks like you at least figured out what the problem was. Looks like Modshack's idea of adding some extra clamping with the zip ties is a good one too.

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