P80 Oil Cooler Hose Replacement Topic is solved

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 07 Feb 2024, 10:19

Yeah- I have decided that I am going to buy this set -
https://www.do88performance.com/en/arti ... hoses.html

And trim/ add a coupler if needed to make the left bend fit.

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 07 Feb 2024, 10:23

I think it should be the right diameter if anything a little larger but that's what silicone and clamps are for right?

FIngers crossed.

Post by **Chuck W** » 07 Feb 2024, 16:15

My 5/8" silicone hose does not leak a drop on my car.

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 07 Feb 2024, 17:18

Since I will be using silicone - is it still a good idea- add some heat shieling to the hoses in that area?

Post by **abscate** » 08 Feb 2024, 05:57

I think chafe protection is more important

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 17 Feb 2024, 12:33

So new hoses arrived today an go in on Tuesday!

I have learned however I also need to replace the low coolant sensor.
I have been driving the car sparingly as I don't know when I will leak from the oil cooler hoses
and have been topping off as needed but last night I drove home and had lost more than expected and the light didn't go off
so i inspected it and the wiring had become frayed.
No big deal.
There was just a good layer of coolant in the tank about an inch high, well below the Min mark but it was definitely there.
My question is- as long as there was some in the expansion tank it means that the engine/ radiator had enough to stay cooled properly- right?
My temp gauge was its usually steady right in the middle the whole drive.
So I can relax that everything is fine?

Thanks!

Post by **erikv11** » 17 Feb 2024, 15:29

Agreed, coolant sounds fine.

ericmci · Post by **ericmci** » 19 Mar 2024, 11:30

Hey Everyone,

It's been a bit, but I finally got the oil cooler hoses installed and a picture taken.
It's working out great!

I wanted to thank everyone for your help here in helping map out a solution.
I ended up going with some silicon heater core hoses from DO88 in Sweden

https://www.do88performance.com/en/arti ... black.html

Just a bit of trimming and a couple of zip ties to keep it tidy and contained.
Not kinking or bunching at all.
Here's to not having to change out sh*t URO hoses every year!

Cheers!

-Eric

Post by **abscate** » 20 Mar 2024, 04:23

Thanks for taking that pic in that hard to reach space, too.

P80 Oil Cooler Hose Replacement Topic is solved

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