Jim has a good point- you may be able to get them rebuilt for less.

However, my removal technique requires destruction of the fastening nut on the oil cooler. If I feel the slightest resistance on these fittings , I cut across the threads with a hacksaw and twist a screwdriver in there. This saves replacing the oil cooler when the soft aluminum threads get pulled off. I would rather buy new hoses than an oil cooler.

Rick

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