[15cruzediesel]

Don't know much about it but I did recently buy both hoses just in case.

Each has two clips and each connect the same way.

I took a few pictures.

 

[BDCCruze]

I just used a mini hook tool and pulled. They snap right off and can be put back in. But FYI those hoses will crumble, so if you have to pull them off you better buy new ones. Or else just save the ends and put your own hose on the ends.

 

[Bvogt]

Thanks a lot guys. From what I gathered, a couple people slit the plastic up lengthwise, peeled that back and off. Attached a 5/8 rad coolant line to it with I assume simple hose clamps. Simple enough now that I’ve seen it. (Famous last words).

Any clue on the cooler seals? If they aren’t serviceable, then where would it leak from? The housing itself ? 🤷‍♂️ No oil in the coolant or visa versa, just trickling down here and there

 

[Diesel4Ever]

Thanks a lot guys. From what I gathered, a couple people slit the plastic up lengthwise, peeled that back and off. Attached a 5/8 rad coolant line to it with I assume simple hose clamps. Simple enough now that I’ve seen it. (Famous last words).

Any clue on the cooler seals? If they aren’t serviceable, then where would it leak from? The housing itself ? 🤷‍♂️ No oil in the coolant or visa versa, just trickling down here and there

The oil cooler seals are just o-rings. Replace with new Viton rings and they’ll never leak again. GM used crappy materials on the engine most of these oil leaks can be permanently resolved with Viton.

 

[Bvogt]

The oil cooler seals are just o-rings. Replace with new Viton rings and they’ll never leak again. GM used crappy materials on the engine most of these oil leaks can be permanently resolved with Viton.

Really? S***, not sure why GM makes those unavailable if they’re just orings. Thanks man, got 180 pc set Viton for $20. Should find em in there somewhere.

 

[Bvogt]

Here’s the plan.

The coupling was removed (simple slit with a box cutter and peeled the hose back and off). I’ll do the same to the other three ends and connect them with heater hose and standard hose clamp? Thoughts?

 

[BDCCruze]

The oil cooler seals are just o-rings. Replace with new Viton rings and they’ll never leak again. GM used crappy materials on the engine most of these oil leaks can be permanently resolved with Viton.

You know any big box auto repair stores that sell them so you can just walk in and compare what you have to what you need.

 

[Bvogt]

Did that a month or so back. Didn’t cost me anything. Worked good