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Carbonman
May 24th, 2011, 21:45
Anyone know of a replacement for the OEM plastic pipe in the V8 oil cooler? I found reference to an aluminum one but can't see to find a source fot it.
Thanks,
Erik
marklar182
May 24th, 2011, 22:17
Search for James Bufkin @ Bufkin Engineering
Carbonman
May 25th, 2011, 03:46
Thanks. It's shipping tomorrow.
hahnmgh63
May 25th, 2011, 17:40
Carbonman, any details on the piece? Bufkin's website is blocked by my work's firewall here. The Air Force doesn't want my browsing to stray too far.
Carbonman
May 25th, 2011, 17:58
It's an aluminum piece and includes the O-rings. Once I get it I'll post pictures on this forum. For the low cost (and the PITA factor of replacing it), it's a no-brainer.
speedtrapped
May 25th, 2011, 18:44
I have it still it Mark if u want mine, pay for shipping. My mechanic installed(and honestly forgot while engine was out, thus installing with cradle/engine lowered) the piece leaked. Now I am not trying to pass along a dud, the fitting is brand new, but if your engine is out the install should go easier.
hahnmgh63
May 25th, 2011, 18:58
Speedtrapped, I'll definitley buy it from you. Drop me a E-mail at hahnmgh@yahoo.com
speedtrapped
May 25th, 2011, 19:11
Mark, Ty I will get it in the mail, ups friday afternoon.
Stephen
hahnmgh63
May 25th, 2011, 19:32
Thanks Stephen, no hurry.
marklar182
May 25th, 2011, 20:13
Carbonman, any details on the piece? Bufkin's website is blocked by my work's firewall here. The Air Force doesn't want my browsing to stray too far.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3273366096_5489a58c35.jpg?v=0
JSRS6
May 25th, 2011, 20:39
Veddy nice!
Del Stator
May 24th, 2014, 20:19
I didn't know about this part when my engine was out. I am about to do a 6 speed swap. Would this be easier to replace while the engine is in and the transmission is out?
Bigglezworth
May 24th, 2014, 23:43
YES. Do it while it's out. As important to overall general maintenance as timing belts on these engines IMO. I had my uncle machine up a few when I replaced mine. Double O-ringed just like those that Bufkin makes and sells.
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SCARGO
May 29th, 2014, 01:46
http://www.ebay.com/sch/james_bufkin/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2654
He usually has an active eBay listing for them.
That is how I purchased mine. He was very easy to deal with and he shipped immediately directly to my mechanic.
NSU RS6
May 31st, 2014, 00:27
http://www.ebay.com/sch/james_bufkin/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2654
He usually has an active eBay listing for them.
That is how I purchased mine. He was very easy to deal with and he shipped immediately directly to my mechanic.
Me too. Great service and great product from Mr. Bufkin. I bought one just to have the part on deck. Like the Koni Sport shocks sitting in the corner of my office.
If some one set up an NC lathe to make, say 20000 of these out of aluminum like the Bufkin, you could probably get the cost to $5. Audi probably got these plastic POS's for a buck. I am assuming that Audi built and sold 20000 of these engines in multiple flavors including the RS6. Figure the average cost of those 20000 cars was $60000.
I would have gladly paid $60004.
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