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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - economical sources for oil cooler fittings?

I am cheap. i admit it. I am looking for suggestions for the most inexpensive source for hoses and fittings for my new oil cooler. I got a great deal on a brand new 13 row oil cooler from ebay. ($60 vs. $190ish from major parts provider.) I also have found the connecting hoses on ebay for a decent price, but they are in the UK so shipping is almost as much as the hoses. argh.

found a seller in the US that has sets of hoses for an MGB for $50, but doesn't know if they would fit a midget. I'm sure the length will be close enough, but what sizes are needed for the fittings? the oil cooler end are 1/2 bsp. what size are the engine threads?

My plan is to fit it without a thermostat for now (texas summer!) and later add an inline thermo. (gave up on finding a sandwich plate style adapter).

soooo any ideas, best sources/vendors? i'm all ears. :)

C
Chris Edwards

This thread was discussed on 20/06/2010

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