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[PaulW]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

[tunnie]

they are usually very strong, i would say no, just get the oil cooler done.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

Nope, unless you want them cleaned up and checked out (i.e. stage 1 port and a good clean with new stem seals)

Remember that the 3.2 and 2.6 have steel headgaskets

[PaulW]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

Nope, unless you want them cleaned up and checked out (i.e. stage 1 port and a good clean with new stem seals)

Remember that the 3.2 and 2.6 have steel headgaskets

Ahh right wasn't aware the 3.2 was a full steel headgasket, should be ok then

Only thing which did happen was the oil light flickered on when the cooler dumped the oil into the coolant system, other than that, engine is said to be fine & no knocks, noises or smoke.

It was owned by a women since new  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

Nope, unless you want them cleaned up and checked out (i.e. stage 1 port and a good clean with new stem seals)

Remember that the 3.2 and 2.6 have steel headgaskets

Ahh right wasn't aware the 3.2 was a full steel headgasket, should be ok then

Only thing which did happen was the oil light flickered on when the cooler dumped the oil into the coolant system, other than that, engine is said to be fine & no knocks, noises or smoke.

It was owned by a women since new  

As you would expect as the oil cooler is on the high pressure side so the oil pressure would suddenly drop

[PaulW]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

Nope, unless you want them cleaned up and checked out (i.e. stage 1 port and a good clean with new stem seals)

Remember that the 3.2 and 2.6 have steel headgaskets

Ahh right wasn't aware the 3.2 was a full steel headgasket, should be ok then

Only thing which did happen was the oil light flickered on when the cooler dumped the oil into the coolant system, other than that, engine is said to be fine & no knocks, noises or smoke.

It was owned by a women since new  

As you would expect as the oil cooler is on the high pressure side so the oil pressure would suddenly drop

Fair enough  I'll just crack on getting it sorted for fitting to the Omega!  No doubt I'll get some funny looks from the stealers when I give them the engine number & ask for bits relating to the Omega as its stamped Z32SE on the block  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Why use the dealers......

[PaulW]

Can get things at a staff discount rate or less on other things now, so not just TC or usual 10% trade.

Can do me full oilcooler kit for £60 inc governments tea fund, so not too bad I think for genuine.  Plus going to get cambelt kit for it too.

Everything else I'm just going to steal from Daz tomorrow  

[Martin_1962]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

2001 yes

2002 no

2001 engines had crap valve stem seals - like mine

[PaulW]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

2001 yes

2002 no

2001 engines had crap valve stem seals - like mine

This is from a 53 Vectra

[Martin_1962]

Just got a 3.2 lump which had an oil cooler failure at 60k.  Just wondering if its worth doing the headgaskets anyway??  Aswell as general top-end overhaul??

2001 yes

2002 no

2001 engines had crap valve stem seals - like mine

This is from a 53 Vectra

Should be fine then

[Elite Pete]

Can get things at a staff discount rate or less on other things now, so not just TC or usual 10% trade.

Can do me full oilcooler kit for £60 inc governments tea fund, so not too bad I think for genuine.  Plus going to get cambelt kit for it too.

Everything else I'm just going to steal from Daz tomorrow  

:oAre you sure

[PaulW]

Can get things at a staff discount rate or less on other things now, so not just TC or usual 10% trade.

Can do me full oilcooler kit for £60 inc governments tea fund, so not too bad I think for genuine.  Plus going to get cambelt kit for it too.

Everything else I'm just going to steal from Daz tomorrow  

:oAre you sure

Yes but its not the 'local' stealer as have to travel to Ellesmere Port for it (friends dad is parts manager there) as its been on the shelf there for about 8 months and they just want rid