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I am currently performing a full rebuild of my 3.2 Carrera engine and while in the process of checking other stuff, I noticed the rigid oil lines under the car to the fender mounted cooler have been crushed. Probably by some idiot try to lift the car under these points. I have read that restrictions in these circuits can cause the scavenge side of the oil pumps to strain and can eventually sieze the pump leading to a broken drive shaft between the back of the layshaft and oil pump. My question is two part,


1. Does anyone know of a fix for the rigid oil lines or where I can get replacements.


2. If the auxillary oil circuit is restricted (crushed lines, blocked cooler) can it screw up the oil pump, or lead to excessive oil in the crankcase because of the scavange side of the oil pump being restricted (I wonder if this could cause engine smoking??)
Thanks guys.