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Anthony in Madrid

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Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« on: 13 November 2014, 11:42:06 »
Hi peeps  ;)
Just a quickie today. I know we a like a quickie now and then...   :D
Are oil coolers...erm..Cleanable??
Cheers
Ant  :y
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #1 on: 13 November 2014, 11:57:43 »
Nor really, well not without taking it all apart again, as with any engine part thats in contact with oil. regular oil changes.
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #2 on: 13 November 2014, 12:02:30 »
Question really is, why would you clean an oil cooler? Presumably a failed one covered in Mayo and crap?
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #3 on: 13 November 2014, 12:26:25 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 November 2014, 12:02:30
Question really is, why would you clean an oil cooler? Presumably a failed one covered in Mayo and crap?


I wonder if Anthony is talking about the used oil cooler he sourced from Ebay.

I hope not. :-\
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #4 on: 13 November 2014, 12:48:48 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 13 November 2014, 12:26:25
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 November 2014, 12:02:30
Question really is, why would you clean an oil cooler? Presumably a failed one covered in Mayo and crap?


I wonder if Anthony is talking about the used oil cooler he sourced from Ebay.

I hope not. :-\

Just arrived this morning...haven't opened it yet. I did ask for pics before I bought and it's clear and no sludge. Just clean oil. I'll put the pics up later after work.
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« Reply #5 on: 13 November 2014, 14:06:10 »
Do a used oil cooler? If you have means to pressure test it first I would do so.

Otherwise, just wack it in. :)
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #6 on: 13 November 2014, 15:12:24 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 November 2014, 14:06:10
Do a used oil cooler? If you have means to pressure test it first I would do so.

Otherwise, just wack it in. :)

Pressure test? Like give it lots of things to do...Relentless orders?  ;D :D ;D
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« Reply #7 on: 13 November 2014, 15:50:36 »
Yeah, preferably in the style of a British Army Sgt. Major. ;D
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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #8 on: 14 November 2014, 15:08:42 »
Before you do anything, remove the plate from the cooler to make sure the threads don't strip on the cooler.......as they do sometimes.....and if it does, your buggered.

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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #9 on: 15 November 2014, 20:55:22 »
Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 14 November 2014, 15:08:42
Before you do anything, remove the plate from the cooler to make sure the threads don't strip on the cooler.......as they do sometimes.....and if it does, your buggered.

Hey thanks for the comment/tip but:
1. are you referring to the old one or the new one?
2. "don't strip" ....Meaning the threads smooth out?

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Re: Oil Cooler Cleaning?
« Reply #10 on: 15 November 2014, 20:56:43 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 13 November 2014, 15:50:36
Yeah, preferably in the style of a British Army Sgt. Major. ;D

Just hoping it understands..."WORK!!!!"
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