Oil hose from case to oil tank?

[Zithlord]

Should the oil hose in the picture be bent upwards or downwards? One picture is with the hose upwards and the other downwards. When the hose is bent upwards I think it could rub on the engine tin.

John

[rvdv]

My 70 is bent downwards.

[Zithlord]

Thanks, that was my assumption. But I just had to check if it could hang as low as the heat exchangers. BTW would there be a problem if it was bent upwards, except if it rubbed against the engine tin?

John

[classic]

John when I purchased new lines, mine where about 3" longer then the original, causing mine to hang below the HE, a bit lower then yours in fact.

I ended up taking mine to a hydraulic shop and got then to shorten it. I've got it still hanging down, but now it's the same the length as the one I took off the car, and it sits above the HE.

[Zithlord]

Thanks Classic, mine is at the exact same hight as the HE.

John

[beh911]

Here's a visual. What I believe to be original lines on my car which sit a bit higher than the ones shown and being discussed.

I like the idea of having yours shortened or adjusted in some way to keep them away from the heat exchangers and being the lowest point underneath the car.

[304065]

The originals didn't bend, over the years the oil-out location in the tank moved around so what we have today is a mismatch between a one size fits all hose and the various oil tank configurations. I would have the hose shortened.

[Brad Davis]

John,

Let me know if you need any help with the shortening of the line. I can redo with the correct Cohline parts/crimper. If you want we can put the old style wrap cured hose on as well..

Best regards,

Brad
949 266 4205

[cruggles]

Mine was recently replaced with a Porsche supplied oil hose and it is bending way below the heat exchangers too. Brad, I think I might need to hit you up for a replacement. Here is what mine looks like. Is anyone else getting these this way? Where are you guys finding the right sized hose?



Chris