GlenL

I was turned down by several shops as the German automotive fittings are an odd size.

I've had mine done at a PIRTEK franchise. They're widely found in the US and Europe. $20 per hose. They cut off the old collets (I believe) and clamp new ones around new hose using the old fittings.

One thing to watch is the length of the hose. An extra inch or two makes fitting them back in difficult.

neilh

Brendan, there are a couple of places that can repair hydraulic lines up in Escondido, go 15 N to 78 W and look to the left, you will see them.
Neil

Chris

The hose shop that repaired mine welded/braized on a new fitting, I don't know why any reputable shop would turn you down it is not rocket science. Of couse never mention what type of vehicle is comes of.

Chris

SwayBar

Absolutely.
I have an 85 block which has both plugs; however, when I got up under the car to remove the big one on my 89, the big plug was missing as it was now part of the casting! I knew I was in trouble as soon as I removed the small plug and viewed the spring after it sprang forth. The moral of the story, use the big plug if your block has one.

The only thing you need to do is make sure you drill the hole dead-center. If you have a machine-shop drill and tap it, it shouldn't be a problem.

BC

Does anyone actually know what thread and size the oil cooler outputs are on the block?

FlyingDog

I was turned down by truck shops, tractor shops, and general hydraulics shops.Some called them collets and some called them ferrules.

fraggle

I'm getting ready to dive into this project.

I have an '87 S4 and am somewhat confused.

Looks like 928 107 302 08 is the line to the cooler, but I can't identify the return line in the PET.

Looking on the 928 Int'l website, these things are frighteningly expensive!! I'm definately going to look for a local shop to rebuild them, but I wanted to keep my options open if I strike out.

fraggle

Unfortunately, if I'm reading the PET correctly, it looks like the '87-'89 lines are different than the others. The only line alone is almost $300!?

blown 87

So is it normal for them to turn?

Mine are not leaking, but the ends turn, so I thought they were loose and needed to be replaced.

Leslie 928 S2

Hi guys...I've been trying to locate a place local to me (northern NJ) that could rebuild my oil cooler lines, but as usual, I have no idea what to search for, so I'm not finding anything. When I google "oil pressure hose rebuilders NJ" or "oil line rebuilders NJ" or "hose rebuilders NJ", I get a bunch of garbage. What is the correct terminology to find the correct type of business? Or can someone just point me to a place around here?

Maybe I just need to send them off to one of the places listed in this thread, but I'm hoping to avoid the delays....advice?

TIA,
Leslie

SharkSkin

Try looking for "hydraulic service".

88 Shark

Leslie, I have located a place in Port Jervis NY. If that will help you. I have not brought them there, but, I talked to them on the phone, and they said that they can do it. Remember though, as stated above, don't say it is from a Porsche. If you would like the name, let me know, I have it written down , but, it is not in front of me right now though. I think it was called something like Flex Industries or something.

Leslie 928 S2

Thanks very much guys!! I'll look into both. 88, you might hear from me about Flex if I can't find it on my own.

Much obliged,
Leslie

88 Shark

Just let me know.

fraggle

OK I'll post it now.

I got mine done. For a stupid price. They were finished in half an hour. I wasn't even back at work when they called me.

The only caveat I have at this point is that my car isn't all the way together. I'm not sure if they did them the 'exact' right length and angles, but if I goofed, I'll just pay 'em to do it again.

Given that - ship me your hoses, I'll ship 'em back within a week. I'll git'r'done for $30+You ship here and back. They'll be good as new - that's BOTH OIL LINES. If I have two sets at the same time, it will be easier to make sure they get everything right. The only thing I ask (and they need) is that you mark where the curves and such need to be with a crayon across the rubber, crimp and hard line, before you ship them.

PM at Will.