HELP - What did I break??
 

I was cleaning the wheel wells and I reach underneath the passenger side and I find an obliterated hose but I have no idea what it is for. I reach in to touch the hose and it just caked away. Is it essential? It is to the left of the oil cooler looking in. Any ideas??

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That's just the gasket around the cooler. It's purpose is to keep aior going through the cooler, not around it. No biggy.

Those gaskets are about $70, but there are alternatives. A search ought to bring something up.

Those short hoses are kind of difficult to replace but at least they aren't too expensive [$25 or so ea from our host]. Mine were leaky as are yours, but a little cleaning and a couple of new hoses and all is fine . . .

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todd
86 coupe

Thanks for the help guys. I will have to add that to my list of things to repair. I am finding more everyday but with 180,000 plus miles, some of this is expected.

Don't bother replacing the gasket unless you just can't stand how it looks. It's not a critical piece and I bet you won't see a difference on your oil temp if you change it.

-Andy

It also looks like your oil lines have been leaking for quite a while.....