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Fastguy

August 29th, 2015, 18:24

With all the issues I had getting the oe oil cooler and lines repaired, I decided to just go aftermarket. Fits up very nicely but I can't recall how the oe lines are routed. I want to make sure I have it set correctly before attempting to hoist this beast back into the car (which is very close btw).

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bethridg

August 29th, 2015, 19:31

Bigglezworth

August 29th, 2015, 19:44

Looks like you have the take-off rotated incorrectly. Both oil lines come off the bottom and route under the motor where they have a bracket that fastens to the front of the oil pan before snaking sideways to mount to the side of the FMOC.

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Fastguy

August 29th, 2015, 19:45

Lines point down, run under/behind the passenger motor mount then under the alternator finally mounting on the upper oil pan just below the accessory belt. Click images for original size.

http://i.imgur.com/Z6wx3U7h.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Z6wx3U7.jpg)

http://i.imgur.com/QI6mETBh.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/QI6mETB.jpg)

http://i.imgur.com/7R1A5UIh.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/7R1A5UI.jpg)

got it. Thanks. Looks like I'll be using the straight connectors, turn the cooler, and point it down. Remember the engine fitting VERY tight against the frame coming out. Didn't think they could point to the side. Now I know for sure.

Fastguy

August 30th, 2015, 03:03

I think this is better.

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bethridg

August 30th, 2015, 03:22

That wire harness zip tied to the coolant pipe makes me twitch. Here is how it's supposed to be routed and secured to the stub mount bracket.

http://i.imgur.com/Uvwi94sh.jpg

Fastguy

August 30th, 2015, 03:28

That wire harness zip tied to the coolant pipe makes me twitch. Here is how it's supposed to be routed and secured to the stub mount bracket.

http://i.imgur.com/Uvwi94sh.jpg

Ill put it up higher if you think that'd be better. No need for it to go to mount. It's just a resistor. No more need with stern mounts. Bypassed.

bethridg

August 30th, 2015, 04:10

The harness Y's into that oil pressure sensor(?) still. I'd roll up the motor mount side and secure it in that space above the alternator bracket. Keep those wires far away from the exhaust manifold.

Also, on the drivers side I picked up some 1/2" Thermaflect Sleeve to protect the CPS, VSS and the reverse light wires. It would really suck to get the car back together only to have a wire get melted.