Young Maro

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Trying to order up the "oil cooler bypass hose" for my 93 z28, and I'm getting like 5 different part numbers. It's #16 on the diagram -

http://shbox.com/1/93-94_hoses.jpg

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

The GM part number is 10197675, but it's discontinued. It looks like it's either GATES Part # 18959 OR GATES Part # 18308. Looks more like 18308, but does anyone know for sure?

wrd1972

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I just went to a parts house and got one that looked close for $8 IIRC. It fit a minivan and worked perfectly.

Young Maro

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I tried that last night, and couldn't find one that would fit without getting kinked up.

RamAir95TA

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I did a quick Google search of that P/N and came up with a few places that look like they have it in stock.

Young Maro

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Yeah a few places have the GM one in stock, but I was hoping to buy one cheaper than that if possible.

RamAir95TA

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You could just delete it entirely. Plug up the water pump and radiator and you're good to go.

Young Maro

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Really? So what is it's purpose anyway?

RamAir95TA

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Because GM is cheap. That hose allowed GM to use the same water pump and radiator for cars equipped with the cooler and for those that weren't.

Young Maro

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Oh i see She's getting capped then. Thanks for the help man!