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Stock Oil Cooler Testing for leaks, Out of car |
jim_hoyland |
Sep 9 2010, 08:58 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
How is a stock oil cooler tested when not installed ? Any aftermarket cooler preferred ?
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Sep 9 2010, 09:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,893 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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jim_hoyland |
Sep 9 2010, 09:22 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 9 2010, 09:25 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
my oil pressure gauge goes almost to 80psi when starting cold. Thins out quickly once it is running for a few minutes, but the warm up temps are very high. I'd test it at 80 if you are going to bother testing at all.
Zach |
jim_hoyland |
Sep 9 2010, 10:41 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I have the smallest oil leak, and it's not from the seal. Are small leaks charactertic of the body of the oil cooler ?
And, does replacement mean dropping the motor ? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Sep 9 2010, 10:46 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
You might be able to get to it, but it would take three times as long as r&ring the engine
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Mark Henry |
Sep 9 2010, 11:00 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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jim_hoyland |
Sep 9 2010, 11:05 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I have the smallest oil leak, and it's not from the seal. Are small leaks charactertic of the body of the oil cooler ? And, does replacement mean dropping the motor ? I would look at your oil pressure switch first. A crack in the cooler usually pisses out. Already verified oil pressure switch is dry. |
Als914 |
Sep 9 2010, 01:01 PM
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Lighting my way Group: Members Posts: 330 Joined: 1-January 06 From: Hemet,Ca. Member No.: 5,346 Region Association: Southern California |
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VaccaRabite |
Sep 9 2010, 04:35 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have the smallest oil leak, and it's not from the seal. Are small leaks charactertic of the body of the oil cooler ? And, does replacement mean dropping the motor ? You can do it in the car. The hard part is getting the fan shroud off. You have to undo the 2 bolts at the front of the engine and let it hinge a little on the transmission mounts. get the rear of the car up in the air high, and let the front of the engine drop only so low as you need to get the fan and housing off. Not fun, but it can be done as I have done it. Zach |
jim_hoyland |
Sep 9 2010, 04:42 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the info (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think I have a better idea of whats inolved now. The leak is small compared to most leaks, but needs to be addressed. I also have a newly powdercoated fan housing that needs installation.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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bandjoey |
Sep 9 2010, 06:55 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Talk to Clay or look for his write up on changing the cooler seals. You can do this without pulling the fan shroud off too. The condensed version of that thread states:
You can get the cooler out without pulling the motor by sliding the cooler forward after removing the nuts and the oil filter mount, and there's about an inch of room. Insert needle nose vice grips and unscrew the 3 studs out...pull the cooler down. I changed the seals in the car doing this, and it was not hard, so I can see pulling the studs out just another 10 minutes to the job. |
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