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> Stock Oil Cooler Testing for leaks, Out of car
jim_hoyland
post Sep 9 2010, 08:58 AM
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How is a stock oil cooler tested when not installed ? Any aftermarket cooler preferred ?
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post Sep 9 2010, 10:41 AM
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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 ?
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post Sep 9 2010, 11:00 AM
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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.
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