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Title: Too much stella but thinking of oil cooler mod?
Post by: Essex_Andy on 29 January 2007, 23:20:55

Aynone replaced the stock V6 oil cooler with an external air cooled set-up?

Was thinking about a triumph dolly sprint I renovated and the mocal cooler I fitted

There's room under the rad for a one ........... anyone done it?

Title: Re: Too much stella but thinking of oil cooler mod
Post by: Paul M on 29 January 2007, 23:41:51

I've seen ex plod Omegas with a proper front mounted oil cooler, so it can be done. Great if it's driven hard for long periods, however you'll increase wear from cold starts as the oil will take longer to heat up -- the coolant heats relatively quickly so the oil cooler actually heats the oil initially (its real name is an oil/water heat exchanger).

Title: Re: Too much stella but thinking of oil cooler mod
Post by: Essex_Andy on 30 January 2007, 10:24:01

I know its possible to fit a thermostatic valve in the oil circuit....just thinking like

Title: Re: Too much stella but thinking of oil cooler mod
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 January 2007, 11:36:49

Its possible, there is a pretty complete how to on here from one of the Catera owners...

If I am honest though, I think its a daft idea!

The oil cooler helps heat the water faster and then maintains the oil at a nice constant temp as its passed through coolant that is a reasonably controlled temp...........this will help reduce engine wear...

Plus, they are reliable but, you have to change the coolant every two years and use a 50:50 antifreeze mix.

A top tip is if you have a small water leak then top up with an anti freeze mix and dont just add water as this dilutes it.

In my opinion, the oil/water heat exchanger is a plus feature for this engine.