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[mka306]

I have just started changing filters and checking levels under the bonnet when I found this in my coolant tank...





I'm assuming I have oil in my coolant but I'm no mechanic just a weekend worrior, so please can someone tell me what tis is and the possible fix, I am very worried this will cause my engine to go bang!!??

[chrisgixer]

Oil cooler failed.

Not a straightforward job, as its in the v of the engine under the plenum, and inlet, but most certainly repairable.

[mka306]

Oil cooler failed.

Not a straightforward job, as its in the v of the engine under the plenum, and inlet, but most certainly repairable.

Thanks for the quick response, I assume this is an expensive part or is it just a pain to fix?

[chrisgixer]

Er, both. Genuine cooler is, I think, in the region of £200??But others will know more about that I haven't done the job for ages.

Might be worth a trip to Stoke to see Daz/Darth loo knee on here. Although it's best not to drive it if possible as it will ump sludge round the cooling system and into the heater matrix, plus oil isn't good for the rubber hoses etc. he might visit?

Worth pm'ing him.

Has the coolant been serviced regular? It can turn acidic of left too long and eat the cooler and cover plate etc. ....or it's just failed.

[mka306]

Er, both. Genuine cooler is, I think, in the region of £200??But others will know more about that I haven't done the job for ages.

Might be worth a trip to Stoke to see Daz/Darth loo knee on here. Although it's best not to drive it if possible as it will ump sludge round the cooling system and into the heater matrix, plus oil isn't good for the rubber hoses etc. he might visit?

Worth pm'ing him.

Has the coolant been serviced regular? It can turn acidic of left too long and eat the cooler and cover plate etc. ....or it's just failed.

Thanks gixer, jamesv6cdx sent me a pm when I first joined offering his services and he will come to me, I've pm'd him so hopefully he will be able to do the job.

Thank you very much for the advice it's refreshing to see such a quick response to a worrying problem

[chrisgixer]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

[mka306]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

I don't mind who does the job as long as they know what there doing and it gets done right, he lives close to me so it makes sense.

[biggriffin]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

Direct marketing, I think its called, one step down from phone-sales(ppi)

[mka306]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

Direct marketing, I think its called, one step down from phone-sales(ppi)

Yeh but I ignore those calls because there a pain, James on the other hand has offered his services for near enough nout.

[ted_one]

Just had an oil cooler replaced as part of a top end freshen up,think the part was around £140 from VX

[X30XE]

I thought they modified the 3.2 cooler to prevent this happening? 

Useless GM muppets 

[chrisgixer]

I thought they modified the 3.2 cooler to prevent this happening? 

Useless GM muppets 

They did, but they still fail occasionally.

[JamesV6CDX]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

Not at all, just noticed he was very local and offered some help in response to something the OP asked

Sadly I'm far too busy with work and family to do much omega stuff these days, even my own

[chrisgixer]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

Direct marketing, I think its called, one step down from phone-sales(ppi)

Yeh but I ignore those calls because there a pain, James on the other hand has offered his services for near enough nout.

Can't knock his enthusiasm

[JamesV6CDX]

Oh I see. James is pm'ing newbies at first point of call. Interesting

Direct marketing, I think its called, one step down from phone-sales(ppi)

Yeh but I ignore those calls because there a pain, James on the other hand has offered his services for near enough nout.

Can't knock his enthusiasm

I genuinely want to get more involved in the forum... I've said it a few times now