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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: calibrated on 27 May 2021, 21:12:18

Title: Running x30xe with blocked off oil cooler? Possible problems?
Post by: calibrated on 27 May 2021, 21:12:18

Hi! As question stated,what could cause running without oil cooler for a short term? (Blocking of both holes on the sides of oil filter(there would be no circulation between them)

Thanks.

Title: Re: Running x30xe with blocked off oil cooler? Possible problems?
Post by: biggriffin on 27 May 2021, 21:18:32

Why? It's there to help cool the engine, so if it's not there,,, engine will run hotter,and hot oil doesn't lubricate very well.

Title: Re: Running x30xe with blocked off oil cooler? Possible problems?
Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2021, 21:21:35

Quote from: biggriffin on 27 May 2021, 21:18:32

Why? It's there to help cool the engine, so if it's not there,,, engine will run hotter,and hot oil doesn't lubricate very well.

You missed out that it's a (relatively) modern engine that is supposed to run hotter than an older one.

Title: Re: Running x30xe with blocked off oil cooler? Possible problems?
Post by: deviator on 27 May 2021, 22:39:59

I have known this be done before and I didn't hear of any major issues. Now that was a Vectra B. But I'd argue the engine is better cooled in the omega due to the layout.

If it's short term, I wouldn't have an issue. The thing is, it seems like a lot of hassle for a short term fix. I believe the 2.6/3.2 had stainless coolers fitted, so if that's the problem, just buy one second hand. I will add, you need to check that the threads for the oil cooler pipes as these can strip, so check them out before buying.

Title: Re: Running x30xe with blocked off oil cooler? Possible problems?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 May 2021, 23:59:59

Should be fine as long as you’re not towing or hooning about.