Corksport Oil cooler line defective.

Max777 · 02-13-2009, 12:00 AM

So I was reading up on some guys build thread, in which he installed a set of Corksport SS Oil cooler lines.

I have purchased the same set, but when installing, ran into a problem with the radiator mounting point on the frame, which I had to cut off, because there was no other way to mount it up withought the upper line rubbing.

When I looked at the pictures in the thread, I was AMAZED at how much shorter my upper oil line was than the one pictured.

anyway, my worry is the kinks and the fact that I had to cut part of the car out to fit the line...

now i'm really pissed off that I got a shoddy part, and dont know if the company will still replace it because I bought it this past summer.

(Notice: The car has NOT been on the road after the install, and I have only had the engine running a couple of times at idle)

Whizbang · 02-13-2009, 12:04 AM

if they made it wrong it shouldn't matter WHEN they made it. Not like it went bad sitting around.

Max777 · 02-13-2009, 01:30 AM

well, yes I hope so, I will give them a call tomorrow.

WE3RX7 · 02-13-2009, 03:49 PM

Yea, i'd call them.

They had production issues on their lines at some point and had to go to a new vendor/new design so it may be in that transition that you got the shotty ones...

Max777 · 02-14-2009, 09:57 PM

maybe... The othe line fit ok and does not have any kinks in it, but this one just would not fit any other way, I'm telling you!

Max777 · 02-17-2009, 08:53 PM

Ok, contacted CS, and they told me to take a measurement of the line. I have not been able to do that yet, however. Nice turnaround time on the email from them through!

Max777 · 02-18-2009, 07:55 PM

Alright, I talked to Derrick at Corksport, and they will be shipping me out another line, all I have to do is to send them the bad one.

GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THANK YOU!

Whizbang · 02-18-2009, 08:05 PM

glad it worked out well!

JunpoweR · 02-20-2009, 06:16 AM

tDid hey make you pay for shipping on a bad part they sent?
I never really liked cork sport products because they were very cheap looking.

Max777 · 02-20-2009, 07:43 PM

nah... they did not even ask about it.

Their products are alright dude, way better than "SSAutoChrome" or whatever, haha.

They also stand behind their products, which is nice.

Max777 · 03-04-2009, 03:47 PM

Well, I got the second line.... it did not fit either, and was crappier than the first one, thinner, used a crush-bent angled fiting instead of the machined one on the earlier line, and overall i just wasn't impressed. They decided to just refund my money.

Anyway, I sent the lines back, and am awaiting a refund.

Oh well, anyone got some oil cooler lines laying around?

Max777 · 03-15-2009, 02:14 PM

Yeah, that makes sense. but if this is a CONSISTENT problem, would it really be that hard to just make the top line a few inches longer? Like, extend it from 12" to 16~17"?

I am aware of what you are saying, but it's too late now, I'm waiting for my refund and getting the AN lines for the car instead. Thank you for your input, Kevin.

NoDOHC · 03-15-2009, 09:58 PM

I appreciate the warning... I was considering purchasing the corksport SS lines, now I think I will have a hydraulic hose shop replace my old factory hoses with new rubber ones.

vex · 03-16-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

The only problem with that is, you have to have the car down for however many days or weeks it takes your shop to get your lines done, because they have to re-use your factory metal ends/fittings. Unless of course you buy a stock used set to have them rework...

Wouldn't they only need to use the screw on fitting? The rest are just banjo bolts right?

I ask because I think i'm going to get some new ones made to connect to the new location of the oil cooler.

Max777 · 03-15-2009, 11:50 PM

Well, I hate to put a business down. Corksport are good guys, it's just that their product did not work out for me and did not meet my expectations. However, most people seem to be very satisfied with the rest of their line-up, from fenders to exhaust parts.

02-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Corksport Oil cooler line defective. So I was reading up on some guys build thread, in which he installed a set of Corksport SS Oil cooler lines. I have purchased the same set, but when installing, ran into a problem with the radiator mounting point on the frame, which I had to cut off, because there was no other way to mount it up withought the upper line rubbing. When I looked at the pictures in the thread, I was AMAZED at how much shorter my upper oil line was than the one pictured. anyway, my worry is the kinks and the fact that I had to cut part of the car out to fit the line... now i'm really pissed off that I got a shoddy part, and dont know if the company will still replace it because I bought it this past summer. (Notice: The car has NOT been on the road after the install, and I have only had the engine running a couple of times at idle) __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#2
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	if they made it wrong it shouldn't matter WHEN they made it. Not like it went bad sitting around. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-13-2009, 01:30 AM	#3
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	well, yes I hope so, I will give them a call tomorrow. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-14-2009, 09:57 PM	#5
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	maybe... The othe line fit ok and does not have any kinks in it, but this one just would not fit any other way, I'm telling you! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-17-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Ok, contacted CS, and they told me to take a measurement of the line. I have not been able to do that yet, however. Nice turnaround time on the email from them through! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-13-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Yea, i'd call them. They had production issues on their lines at some point and had to go to a new vendor/new design so it may be in that transition that you got the shotty ones...

02-18-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Alright, I talked to Derrick at Corksport, and they will be shipping me out another line, all I have to do is to send them the bad one. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THANK YOU! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#8
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	glad it worked out well! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-20-2009, 06:16 AM	#9
JunpoweR Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	tDid hey make you pay for shipping on a bad part they sent? I never really liked cork sport products because they were very cheap looking. __________________ --^v--JunpoweR--^v-- "90 GTUs Crystal White GT35 WB TA Project "90 GTUs Brilliant Black Restoration 1984 GSL-SE Daily

02-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#10
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	nah... they did not even ask about it. Their products are alright dude, way better than "SSAutoChrome" or whatever, haha. They also stand behind their products, which is nice. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-04-2009, 03:47 PM	#11
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Well, I got the second line.... it did not fit either, and was crappier than the first one, thinner, used a crush-bent angled fiting instead of the machined one on the earlier line, and overall i just wasn't impressed. They decided to just refund my money. Anyway, I sent the lines back, and am awaiting a refund. Oh well, anyone got some oil cooler lines laying around? __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-15-2009, 02:14 PM	#12
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Yeah, that makes sense. but if this is a CONSISTENT problem, would it really be that hard to just make the top line a few inches longer? Like, extend it from 12" to 16~17"? I am aware of what you are saying, but it's too late now, I'm waiting for my refund and getting the AN lines for the car instead. Thank you for your input, Kevin. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated! Last edited by Max777; 03-15-2009 at 02:16 PM.

03-15-2009, 09:58 PM	#13
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 18	I appreciate the warning... I was considering purchasing the corksport SS lines, now I think I will have a hydraulic hose shop replace my old factory hoses with new rubber ones. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

03-15-2009, 11:50 PM	#15
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Well, I hate to put a business down. Corksport are good guys, it's just that their product did not work out for me and did not meet my expectations. However, most people seem to be very satisfied with the rest of their line-up, from fenders to exhaust parts. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!