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Originally Posted by Diesel911
The Oil Cooler Hoses do not seal on the Threads. The Hose seals in the tapered ID of the Oil Cooler Nipple and the rounded Face of the part that attaches to the Hose.
On the surface it sounds like the Hose Fitting has a crack somewhere or something else is cracked like the Hose Nipple having a split in it.
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X2. aka flare fittings. I'd suggest look at the fittings for cracks with a magnifier and flare seating surfaces for nicks. If no cracks and minor nicks, scuff it up smooth with Scotchbrite or 600 wet dry paper.
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