Wanted: A sharp photo of 72S Oil Hard Lines

BoxsterGT · 10-27-2012, 12:26 PM

I have these photos of the factory 72 911S front oil cooler hardlines that I found some time ago on Pelican, but they are so small the detail is really poor.................

Does anyone have good quality shots they wouldn't mind posting? I would be happy with photos either as mounted on the car or by themselves.

Also, are they mounted inside the Right Outer Rocker Panel as the earlier S models were, or are they mounted below as with the 911SC and Carreras? They look to me as if they are mounted below.

I am trying to decide whether I should buy aftermarket hardlines or try to make them.

Thanks in advance.

Len

wayner · 10-27-2012, 12:45 PM

These are aftermarket pics (elephant lines) on my 73.

see post 37s and earlier for additional oil line pics.
Saving a 73 from the crusher...

BoxsterGT · 02:49 AM

Thank you wayner- Nice job!

Anyone else have some detailed shots, especially of a factory 72S?

Of particular interest is the area below the tank. I have some ideas on how to modify the common SC/Carrera hardlines from these photos (thank you Porboynz)..........

I would like to see the factory system before I go down the slippery slope once again.

Anyone out there that has "been there, done that" ?

Thank you in advance.

Len

Gary De · 10-28-2012, 06:32 AM

Boxstergt, I have been down this road with my 72T also. I made a set out of 304 stainless steel.
I used .875 OD tubing and machined the end of a Germany ball nose fitting that matches the OEM hose and fittings. The fiiting were silver soldered onto tubes. They been in service for about 15 to 20 years with out any leaks at the ends. Would you like a few pictures?

BoxsterGT · 10-28-2012, 12:34 PM

Hi Gary-

That would be fantastic. You can post them or email them to me.

Go to my user name BoxsterGT and pick "send email".

Thanks again,

Len

pwd72s · 10-28-2012, 05:30 PM

Have you checked with elephant racing? If memory serves correctly, they make a set specifically for the '72 with it's forward oil tank location. You were correct in assuming the factory hard lines run below the rocker...

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

Len, to do mine, I took SC lines and cut 30mm out of the return line, aiming the end at the inlet in the bottom of the tank, cut off the "mushroom" end, leaving the shoulder then took a small section of hose to make a flexible coupling for it.

I'm sure I have a photo somewhere. It was a really easy adaptation.

BoxsterGT · 12:12 AM

Thanks pwd - Thats my choice if all else fails. They make a nice product.

Hi Bill - I saved yours from a post a while back............

Thank you. What I was hoping to find was the real factory S lines & short hose to the tank. Before I decide where to spend my time & efforts & funds. My used SC hardlines are crushed a bit, so need a bit of TLC. This will be a learning curve for me. If they don't come out right I can always spend on new. I just have my doubts about a cross country ride by UPS. Everything fragile seems to end up damaged after they get their hands on it.

Thanks guys.

Have a great Porsche day. For those of us in the Nor'east; be safe, stay as dry as possible.

Len

Gary De · 10-29-2012, 08:23 AM

Len,
I'll take a few pictures tonight and post them. Perfect timing......the car is up on jack stands going thru a restoration.

Gary De · 10-30-2012, 04:04 PM

Len,
Take a look at the pictures. The front is configured the same as an SC or Turbo. I used the factory flex hoses and cooler. The received for the jack is a little different then the stock lines. I used (3) bends to clear the jack receiver. The tooling that I used would not let match the factory (4) bend line. For the line that connects to the tank I used a 90 deg elbow and ran hose with a fitting that attaches to the tank. You should be able to buy the fittings and bulk hose and have crimped. The other line clears the spring plate and runs along the inner fender. Keep the line as close to the wall as possible or the tire will rub. Hope this helps.

BoxsterGT · 10-30-2012, 05:21 PM

Wow, what a really nice job! Are these mandrel bent? All around professional job.

How long have you had these on your 911?

Do you have any photos of the Hoses from the Filter console & back to the tank?

Thank you so much Gary.

Len

dtw · 10-30-2012, 05:36 PM

Len, check out this post I did a couple years ago. It is the ER setup, but at least shows some real world photos of the '72 oil system routing.

Sent you an email earlier today btw, on an unrelated topic. Let me know if we might be able to help each other out.

'72 Carrera oil cooler install pics - Elephant Racing kit

BoxsterGT · 04:17 AM

HI Dave-

Nice install.

Are these an early version for the 72?

I think later versions for a 72 have a 90 at the ends but shorter than the SC, with straight fittings up inside from the Filter and to the tank.

I am going to try the SC hardlines. Prefer if possible to use my savings on other needs.

Thank you. Got your email.

Len

Gary De · 10-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks Len,
I put the oil lines on around 1985 and have no issues with them or the silver solder joints. The lines are mandrel bent. I used to work tool and die shop in Denver that did work for Boeing. We had a few tube bending machine and tooling and after trying to find the lines I just decided to do them myself on a Saturday afternoon.

The fitting on the console hose connection is a 90 deg elbow with a straight on the end that connects to tube the runs along the inner wheel well. It's about two feet long. You will need to have the oil console machined for the thermostat.

Gary

Chuck Moreland · 10-31-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxsterGT

HI Dave-

Nice install.

Are these an early version for the 72?

I think later versions for a 72 have a 90 at the ends but shorter than the SC, with straight fittings up inside from the Filter and to the tank.

I am going to try the SC hardlines. Prefer if possible to use my savings on other needs.

Thank you. Got your email.

Len

Unlike the pic above, our current product for the '72 does indeed turn up 90 degrees at the rear. It then uses straight hose ends to connect into the tank and back to the console. This looks discrete and more factory than our earlier solution above.

Nice work on the stainless pipes!

BoxsterGT · 11-01-2012, 03:13 AM

Thank you Chuck.

Have a great Porsche day everyone.

Len