Will it be done before Parade?, Oil cooler installation Options

[Dave_Darling]

Since I'll be driving the 914 through a desert in July, I figure having an external oil cooler might be a good idea. I bought a cooler, thermostat, sandwich plate, and some fittings from Earl's quite a few years back. I don't have any lines, a way to mount the cooler, or a fan.

I wonder if I'll get the install done before the trip? If I do, it'll be close. I have a lot of other obligations which will keep me out of the garage for most days and evenings...

I intend to get the cooler mounted under the rear trunk floor, locate and fasten in the thermostat, add the sandwich plate, then hook it all together with rubber lines. Then I can remove the lines and measure them, so I can get better lines in the correct lengths.

The rubber lines (fuel rated, so hopefully OK with oil) may actually be used as a short-term solution, but I don't expect them to last very long.

I also have to figure out where to get the oil lines and a fan. Hopefully locally, so I don't have to pay for express shipping...

--DD

[ClayPerrine]

Dave,
Just do it... quit kvetching about it. I have been prepping Betty's car for Parade, and in the past few weeks, I have:

Installed new carpet.
Installed new door boxes.
Changed the clutch.
Changed the shocks and springs (Did the fronts last night after work.)
Replaced all 4 tires.
Replaced the brake pads and flushed the brake system.
Replaced one Fuchs rim after it cracked at an AX.
Replaced the front wheel bearings.
Adjusted the valves.
Fixed the broken exhaust hanger.
Installed new seat belts.
Installed the wiring for the radar detector.
Chased down an intermittent cut out issue.

To go:

Change the oil cooler seals and the oil Saturday morning.


All this while working 50 to 60 hour weeks, and finishing my Black Belt.

Oh..and it will be good to finally see YOUR 914 in person.