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Replacing the oil pipes

 

Hi all
I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?
Many thanks
 

Have fire extinguisher neer for safety. Heat the Nut with a propane torch. Like one you would use for plumbing. Be patient. Heat for 5 minutes let it cool for 5 minutes. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times. Then spray some penetrant spray, like WD-40 and then try to crack it loose. DON'T go to crazy on pressure. Be patient. It will crack loose. GOOD?luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks ?


On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 7:31 a.m. John M via , <john.mrozik=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all
I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?
Many thanks
 

A few ideas for those seized oil cooler fittings. (Yes, I have damaged a couple in my years of Esprit work.)
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Use a better penetrant than WD-40. Kroil is a well-known brand. You can make your own penetrating oil too: a 50 - 50 mix of Automatic Transmission Fluid and Acetone.? Spray on daily and vibrate with a hammer to help work it in. Patience!!
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If all else fails, invest in an Induction Heater (look on Amazon). Best to have a fire extinguisher handy if you use one around oil piping, though....
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Atwell Haines
'88 Esprit Turbo
Succasunna, NJ USA
 

You don't mention any heat. NO heat . NO remove NOTHING. kroil alone NOT gonna happen. Been there done that.


On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 8:03 a.m. Atwell via , <carbuff=[email protected]> wrote:
A few ideas for those seized oil cooler fittings. (Yes, I have damaged a couple in my years of Esprit work.)
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Use a better penetrant than WD-40. Kroil is a well-known brand. You can make your own penetrating oil too: a 50 - 50 mix of Automatic Transmission Fluid and Acetone.? Spray on daily and vibrate with a hammer to help work it in. Patience!!
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If all else fails, invest in an Induction Heater (look on Amazon). Best to have a fire extinguisher handy if you use one around oil piping, though....
--
Atwell Haines
'88 Esprit Turbo
Succasunna, NJ USA
 

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at 12:31, John M via groups.io
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I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?
The flexible lines can become bonded to the grommets. Just cut the
grommets to aid removal, they should be replaced anyway.


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Paul Compton
www.paulcompton.co.uk (YouTube channel)
 

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Hi

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It looks like I didn’t explain myself too clearly.

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I have already removed the engine and the actual fittings to the oil cooler and I did think that the pipes would then just pull through but they seem to be stuck……hence I was wondering if they are held somewhere inside the chassis channel?

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Thanks

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Sent: 28 January 2025 12:38
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Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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Have fire extinguisher neer for safety. Heat the Nut with a propane torch. Like one you would use for plumbing. Be patient. Heat for 5 minutes let it cool for 5 minutes. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times. Then spray some penetrant spray, like WD-40 and then try to crack it loose. DON'T go to crazy on pressure. Be patient. It will crack loose. GOOD?luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks ?

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On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 7:31 a.m. John M via , <john.mrozik=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all

I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?

Many thanks
 

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I believe there are some cable ties in the middle below the shifter that you’ll need to remove.
Dave C

On Jan 28, 2025, at 8:04?AM, John M via groups.io <john.mrozik@...> wrote:

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Hi

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It looks like I didn’t explain myself too clearly.

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I have already removed the engine and the actual fittings to the oil cooler and I did think that the pipes would then just pull through but they seem to be stuck……hence I was wondering if they are held somewhere inside the chassis channel?

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Thanks

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of P. via groups.io
Sent: 28 January 2025 12:38
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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Have fire extinguisher neer for safety. Heat the Nut with a propane torch. Like one you would use for plumbing. Be patient. Heat for 5 minutes let it cool for 5 minutes. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times. Then spray some penetrant spray, like WD-40 and then try to crack it loose. DON'T go to crazy on pressure. Be patient. It will crack loose. GOOD?luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks ?

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On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 7:31 a.m. John M via , <john.mrozik=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all

I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?

Many thanks
 

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Many thanks – I’ll check tomorrow

John

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of dave78esprit via groups.io
Sent: 28 January 2025 15:38
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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I believe there are some cable ties in the middle below the shifter that you’ll need to remove.

Dave C



On Jan 28, 2025, at 8:04?AM, John M via groups.io <john.mrozik@...> wrote:

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Hi

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It looks like I didn’t explain myself too clearly.

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I have already removed the engine and the actual fittings to the oil cooler and I did think that the pipes would then just pull through but they seem to be stuck……hence I was wondering if they are held somewhere inside the chassis channel?

?

Thanks

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of P. via groups.io
Sent: 28 January 2025 12:38
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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Have fire extinguisher neer for safety. Heat the Nut with a propane torch. Like one you would use for plumbing. Be patient. Heat for 5 minutes let it cool for 5 minutes. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times. Then spray some penetrant spray, like WD-40 and then try to crack it loose. DON'T go to crazy on pressure. Be patient. It will crack loose. GOOD?luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks ?

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On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 7:31 a.m. John M via , <john.mrozik=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all

I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?

Many thanks
 

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Hi Dave

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You were quite right – see tunnel photo – in fact there were two ties!

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Thanks again

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of dave78esprit via groups.io
Sent: 28 January 2025 15:38
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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I believe there are some cable ties in the middle below the shifter that you’ll need to remove.

Dave C



On Jan 28, 2025, at 8:04?AM, John M via groups.io <john.mrozik@...> wrote:

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Hi

?

It looks like I didn’t explain myself too clearly.

?

I have already removed the engine and the actual fittings to the oil cooler and I did think that the pipes would then just pull through but they seem to be stuck……hence I was wondering if they are held somewhere inside the chassis channel?

?

Thanks

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of P. via groups.io
Sent: 28 January 2025 12:38
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [S1S2euroS3LotusEspritOwners] Replacing the oil pipes

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Have fire extinguisher neer for safety. Heat the Nut with a propane torch. Like one you would use for plumbing. Be patient. Heat for 5 minutes let it cool for 5 minutes. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times. Then spray some penetrant spray, like WD-40 and then try to crack it loose. DON'T go to crazy on pressure. Be patient. It will crack loose. GOOD?luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks ?

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On Tue., Jan. 28, 2025, 7:31 a.m. John M via , <john.mrozik=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi all

I have to replace the oil cooler pipes but having a problem removing them from the chassis box - they seem to be stuck - are there any hidden fixings somewhere?

Many thanks

oil pipe tie.jpg

 

I have an S3 Hc and will need to remove the oil lines one has been cut and joined near the front oil cooler. yes it does leak is there cable ties on the S3 also anyone done it?

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