Replacement oil lines to cooler

[William Elliott <William.Elliott@mail.mei.com>]

I was in exactly the same shape with my UrQ oil lines.  (Actually, only one 
line; both were fairly new, but one was damaged by the battery cable using it 
as a ground!)

The dealers I checked with indeed quoted the same outrageous prices you saw and 
told me the line was not available.  A couple of our European listers 
recommended a set of aftermarket lines from the UK at about 1/3 the cost of OEM 
lines.  A couple of guys also mentioned the availability of "adapters" which 
would allow me to run more common lines, but I never got the sourcing details.

Instead, I went to my local NAPA shop.  While they did not have (and could not 
get) the OEM fittings, they instead cut off the fittings and used compression 
fittings to mate the standard US hose to them. The new hose is not "braided" 
externally, but it is an extreme high-pressure, hi-temp-rated piece speced for 
industrial applications, as are the fittings.  Fit perfectly.  Total cost: 
about $35. So far, 8000 miles and no leaks!

Good Luck!

Bill Elliott