another cooler explosion

1slow370 · 04-06-2010, 02:57 PM

I SWEAR TO GOD I DID NOT MODIFY THE HOSES AT ALL just so we don't have a repeat of that. It looks like they are still attached to the sandwhich plate so i'll wait until i tear it all apart and get a better look at the lines before i officially say its a bad line. Yes it is the standered gtm oil cooler kit. the lines were super long and there was lots of slack so i'm hoping one of the fittings came loose at the plate or something but i know i tightened them well off to work maybe i'll update in 12hours after i get home.

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

I SWEAR TO GOD I DID NOT MODIFY THE HOSES AT ALL just so we don't have a repeat of that. It looks like they are still attached to the sandwhich plate so i'll wait until i tear it all apart and get a better look at the lines before i officially say its a bad line. Yes it is the standered gtm oil cooler kit. the lines were super long and there was lots of slack so i'm hoping one of the fittings came loose at the plate or something but i know i tightened them well off to work maybe i'll update in 12hours after i get home.

That's 2 down for the GTM cooler. I'm suspecting they have a hose supplier issue. One may be a coincidence, 2 is a pattern. Stainless socketed hoses SHOULD NOT come apart when assembled correctly. Even Car and driver reported this month that their "Dealer Installed" Nissan Motorsports cooler blew it's fittings. Personally I wouldn't trust any hoses that I didn't put together myself... Keep us posted!

vipor · 04-06-2010, 03:21 PM

That blows man, glad you caught it ASAP.

for my rock solid Aeroquip hoses! Checked 'em the other day and there's no issues whatsoever. 4k miles and a track weekend since the install.

RCZ · 04-06-2010, 04:30 PM

Wow another gtm cooler explodes? uhh whats going on here?

ChrisSlicks · 04-06-2010, 04:34 PM

Made in China hoses?

Kyle@STILLEN · 04-06-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I'm guessing they're sourced more for price than quality.....You'll need to do it yourself if you want it done right it seems..

I've been watching this and have hesitated to respond due to the obvious relationship but I feel it necessary to say that there is no need to be concerned of all production oil cooler kits. We have not experienced any hose failures with our oil cooler kit. We use genuine Goodridge hoses which do cost more but as you can see, the quality is worth it.

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

We use genuine Goodridge hoses which do cost more but as you can see, the quality is worth it.

Obviously a good move on your part Kyle. I know of no Stillen cooler line failures.....It's obvious that these are the most important parts. Cores are cores, you rarely, if ever, hear of a failure there....

phelan · 04-06-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Obviously a good move on your part Kyle. I know of no Stillen cooler line failures.....It's obvious that these are the most important parts. Cores are cores, you rarely, if ever, hear of a failure there....

Oh, you'd be surprised about cores, but then again, I'm speaking from experience in the aerospace industry.

Zsteve · 04-07-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

I've been watching this and have hesitated to respond due to the obvious relationship but I feel it necessary to say that there is no need to be concerned of all production oil cooler kits. We have not experienced any hose failures with our oil cooler kit. We use genuine Goodridge hoses which do cost more but as you can see, the quality is worth it.

Man what a perfect plug huh?

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Wow another gtm cooler explodes? uhh whats going on here?

See the latest Car and Driver? They reported faulty fittings and leakage on the dealer installed Nissan Motorsports cooler.....

Z eliminator · 04-06-2010, 06:21 PM

Im waiting for my tranny and oil cooler kit from GTM. I do not have that warm fuzzy feeling after reading this thread.

cossie1600 · 04-06-2010, 07:24 PM

The good news is that the oil psi light work!

1slow370 · 04-06-2010, 08:22 PM

Man i just don't even want to look at the thing right now, 3 weeks in the air from waiting for a stub shaft, managed to make the viscous axle work with some lathe time a carbide drill and some roll pins (a stroke of genius on my part if i do say so) take it out and 5 hours later the damn cooler blows the hell up. now i'm going to have to tear the front end back apart not to mention cleaning the crap out of the engine bay, but like i said don't go blaming gtm just yet we'll save that until after i take it apart and see where she's spraying from. It may be my fault but we'll see on that I'm not going to just shove this off on bad lines just yet. don't want to ruin their reputation further until i know what it is. If it is GTM's fault I'll have to deal with it and bust out the phone and give sam a call but let's just wait and see.

SAM@GTM · 04-06-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

Man i just don't even want to look at the thing right now, 3 weeks in the air from waiting for a stub shaft, managed to make the viscous axle work with some lathe time a carbide drill and some roll pins (a stroke of genius on my part if i do say so) take it out and 5 hours later the damn cooler blows the hell up. now i'm going to have to tear the front end back apart not to mention cleaning the crap out of the engine bay, but like i said don't go blaming gtm just yet we'll save that until after i take it apart and see where she's spraying from. It may be my fault but we'll see on that I'm not going to just shove this off on bad lines just yet. don't want to ruin their reputation further until i know what it is. If it is GTM's fault I'll have to deal with it and bust out the phone and give sam a call but let's just wait and see.

First of all sorry about all your trouble, Please let us know what is your finding of what ever could have caused this, We are here to help, and we will do what ever it takes to make things right.

pm sent

Sam

DannyGT · 04-06-2010, 10:51 PM

Thankfully I havent had any issues with mine for just about 7k miles now. Looking forward to what it is you find went wrong!

04-06-2010, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	I SWEAR TO GOD I DID NOT MODIFY THE HOSES AT ALL just so we don't have a repeat of that. It looks like they are still attached to the sandwhich plate so i'll wait until i tear it all apart and get a better look at the lines before i officially say its a bad line. Yes it is the standered gtm oil cooler kit. the lines were super long and there was lots of slack so i'm hoping one of the fittings came loose at the plate or something but i know i tightened them well off to work maybe i'll update in 12hours after i get home. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	That blows man, glad you caught it ASAP. for my rock solid Aeroquip hoses! Checked 'em the other day and there's no issues whatsoever. 4k miles and a track weekend since the install. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

04-06-2010, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Made in China hoses? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

04-06-2010, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Im waiting for my tranny and oil cooler kit from GTM. I do not have that warm fuzzy feeling after reading this thread. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

04-06-2010, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	Man i just don't even want to look at the thing right now, 3 weeks in the air from waiting for a stub shaft, managed to make the viscous axle work with some lathe time a carbide drill and some roll pins (a stroke of genius on my part if i do say so) take it out and 5 hours later the damn cooler blows the hell up. now i'm going to have to tear the front end back apart not to mention cleaning the crap out of the engine bay, but like i said don't go blaming gtm just yet we'll save that until after i take it apart and see where she's spraying from. It may be my fault but we'll see on that I'm not going to just shove this off on bad lines just yet. don't want to ruin their reputation further until i know what it is. If it is GTM's fault I'll have to deal with it and bust out the phone and give sam a call but let's just wait and see. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

04-06-2010, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Wow another gtm cooler explodes? uhh whats going on here?

04-06-2010, 07:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	The good news is that the oil psi light work!

04-06-2010, 10:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 280	Thankfully I havent had any issues with mine for just about 7k miles now. Looking forward to what it is you find went wrong! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

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