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WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« on: 10 October 2022, 08:41:33 »

I can’t find any at all online. It seems that parts for these cars are becoming scarce.

Does anyone have a new V6 oil cooler they would like to sell please? Thanks :y
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2022, 16:17:11 »

Thanks Dr G!

Blinkin ‘Eck, 344 dollars!!!

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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2022, 16:36:39 »

Thanks Dr G!

Blinkin ‘Eck, 344 dollars!!!
How much do VX sell them for now? 🤔
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2022, 16:37:17 »

Thanks Dr G!

Blinkin ‘Eck, 344 dollars!!!
How much do VX sell them for now? 🤔
That's to say the above are the current part number and genuine.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #7 on: 10 October 2022, 18:53:57 »

Good effort!! But that particular item is out of stock!!!
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #8 on: 10 October 2022, 19:40:36 »

Spoke to autovaux today. They can’t get them anymore. They say they are discontinued.

PLEASE someone who no longer has an omega, tell me you have one sat in the shed, for a fair price!? :y

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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #9 on: 10 October 2022, 21:45:42 »

Spoke to autovaux today. They can’t get them anymore. They say they are discontinued.

PLEASE someone who no longer has an omega, tell me you have one sat in the shed, for a fair price!? :y
What part number did you give them?
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #11 on: 12 October 2022, 12:06:59 »

Bit of improve, it'll fit behind the bumper.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203578729484?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tsnLQFN3T1-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HQkiUKOCSAq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

If push really comes to shove then possibly. But I once read from MTDM that the reason the oil cooler is immersed in the engine coolant, is not only to help cool the oil, but also to help get the coolant up to temperature quicker.

I’d like to stay original, if at all possible.

I’ve just purchased a known good stainless cooler from an Omega enthusiast who can vouch that it’s had a good coolant mix all of its life, and came out in one piece. So that’s an option.

I’ve also found a product on eBay labelled “Opel Omega Engine Oil Cooler Radiator”  and both the X25XE and X30XE from 1994 to 1999 are listed as compatible. This would fit a later V6, and I wonder if it’s new-old-stock. The seller seems to only do  model specific oil coolers.

I thought for £40, I’ll take a punt and see what arrives! I can always keep the known-good used one as a spare!

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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #12 on: 12 October 2022, 12:13:18 »

Known good for consumable items actually means wasn't totally oppsed when it was removed****



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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #13 on: 12 October 2022, 12:28:15 »

Known good for consumable items actually means wasn't totally oppsed when it was removed****



**** in the dark, by an angry blind dwarf using a 3/4 scale replica of Mjolnir. Four years ago.

Totally agreed. It’s just a backup if all else fails. I’d like to avoid spending £350 on an oil cooler for a  car that didn’t cost much more - especially when I have to wait a month for it to arrive.

Hopefully I can keep the used one as a spare, I will need a boot full of spares as I plan to drive the car to Spain next year :y
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #14 on: 12 October 2022, 18:19:24 »

Gen part search has one, but it's 256 bucks and it may not be in stock. Search for 93176626

https://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk/
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #15 on: 12 October 2022, 19:13:42 »

Gen part search has one, but it's 256 bucks and it may not be in stock. Search for 93176626

https://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk/
They don't generally stock anything.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #16 on: 12 October 2022, 19:19:58 »

Bit of improve, it'll fit behind the bumper.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203578729484?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tsnLQFN3T1-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HQkiUKOCSAq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

If push really comes to shove then possibly. But I once read from MTDM that the reason the oil cooler is immersed in the engine coolant, is not only to help cool the oil, but also to help get the coolant up to temperature quicker.

I’d like to stay original, if at all possible.

I’ve just purchased a known good stainless cooler from an Omega enthusiast who can vouch that it’s had a good coolant mix all of its life, and came out in one piece. So that’s an option.

I’ve also found a product on eBay labelled “Opel Omega Engine Oil Cooler Radiator”  and both the X25XE and X30XE from 1994 to 1999 are listed as compatible. This would fit a later V6, and I wonder if it’s new-old-stock. The seller seems to only do  model specific oil coolers.

I thought for £40, I’ll take a punt and see what arrives! I can always keep the known-good used one as a spare!
They're essentially the same part. Designed to do the same job in the same location... With one caveat... They might be mild rather than stainless steel as they weren't generally stainless until post '97.

As part numbers get superceded as a result of supplier changes and component revisions, you may find those have a completely different part number.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #17 on: 13 October 2022, 06:34:22 »

Gen part search has one, but it's 256 bucks and it may not be in stock. Search for 93176626

https://www.genuinepartsearch.co.uk/
They don't generally stock anything.

I'd bet on it not being in stock, most of the stuff I now find isn't either, they don't update their stock system. Used to be quite a lot of parts there, probably me that bought half of it! Really just a side division of autovaux.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #18 on: 13 October 2022, 17:49:17 »

Only one I found was in Lithuania, thinking about having a tube welded between pipe fittings so it still fits in coolant
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #19 on: 13 October 2022, 20:38:24 »

Bit of improve, it'll fit behind the bumper.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203578729484?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tsnLQFN3T1-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=HQkiUKOCSAq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

If push really comes to shove then possibly. But I once read from MTDM that the reason the oil cooler is immersed in the engine coolant, is not only to help cool the oil, but also to help get the coolant up to temperature quicker.

I’d like to stay original, if at all possible.

I’ve just purchased a known good stainless cooler from an Omega enthusiast who can vouch that it’s had a good coolant mix all of its life, and came out in one piece. So that’s an option.

I’ve also found a product on eBay labelled “Opel Omega Engine Oil Cooler Radiator”  and both the X25XE and X30XE from 1994 to 1999 are listed as compatible. This would fit a later V6, and I wonder if it’s new-old-stock. The seller seems to only do  model specific oil coolers.

I thought for £40, I’ll take a punt and see what arrives! I can always keep the known-good used one as a spare!
They're essentially the same part. Designed to do the same job in the same location... With one caveat... They might be mild rather than stainless steel as they weren't generally stainless until post '97.

As part numbers get superceded as a result of supplier changes and component revisions, you may find those have a completely different part number.

The seller cancelled my order with reason “buyer asked to cancel”. Which of course I didn’t ….

I’d be happy to have an older non stainless cooler if it were new. Because I’d maintain the coolant meaning it would be unlikely to fail! :y

Back to the drawing board ….
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #20 on: 14 October 2022, 14:44:21 »

US it is. Going to Newark again at the end of the month and JFK next month.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #21 on: 18 October 2022, 23:12:39 »

Hi James,did you source one?…I have one here…
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #22 on: 19 October 2022, 11:01:04 »

Well if he doesn't need it I do! 
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #23 on: 01 December 2022, 19:37:28 »

Still need one.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #24 on: 02 December 2022, 12:38:57 »

Likewise countrywoman - I am considering fitting an external one now 
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #25 on: 02 December 2022, 12:59:13 »

Just my tuppence worth, but making the engine run colder will kill the economy.

And all fiiting an external oil cooler will do is make it take longer to warm up.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #26 on: 02 December 2022, 21:52:26 »

Just my tuppence worth, but making the engine run colder will kill the economy.

And all fiiting an external oil cooler will do is make it take longer to warm up.

I agree, it may delay warmup which is not ideal.

I also loathe the idea of paying almost £400 for an original cooler though
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« Reply #27 on: 02 December 2022, 22:52:31 »

James…. I’ve sent you a text👍
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« Reply #28 on: 02 December 2022, 23:56:21 »

The days of cheap Omega parts died with Vauxhall.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #29 on: 05 December 2022, 07:54:15 »

Consumable service parts are still affordable, but used parts have gone through the roof, mainly because sellers are just greedy, and previous experiences have proved that a lot of the used parts are overpriced junk! >:(
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #30 on: 05 December 2022, 08:10:56 »

I think the best option is to ditch the cooler rather than have an external version. I doubt theres any need for it in the UK tbh.
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Re: WANTED: V6 oil cooler
« Reply #31 on: 06 December 2022, 18:26:47 »

https://www.gmpartsgiant.com/parts/gm-cooler-93176626.html
These are a parts broker. You've as much chance of getting something from Autovaux or Carparts4less  :-X

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