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[prestigesec]

Hi just after a bit of advice please guys seen a 3.0L V6 elite estate on an S plate with 79.000miles on the clock for sale they say it has either a failed oil cooler or head gasket that has gone on it as oil is mixing with water. They say it is more likely to be the oil cooler though, so what i would like to know is what is the most common of the 2, could it be both and how much would they cost roughly to repair? Car looks in mint condition and should go cheap other wise i wouldnt be bothering with it. Thank you in advance for your answers.

[dbug]

Failed oil cooler

[albitz]

apparently the oil cooler is fairly common,head gasket failure on v6 is quite rare (but not impossible).

[markey mark]

deffo oil cooler raeson will be skrimping on services so make sure you check everything !!

[prestigesec]

Says it has 4 stamps in service book and belt done at 54.000. How much would oil cooler be to buy and get fitted or is it a diy job???

[markey mark]

4 stamps   should have at least 7 !!!! oil cooler is about £100 for kit and too bad a job to do !!

[prestigesec]

I know concerns me a bit the lack of service but if get for the right price could work out ok  :-/ what you looking at hrs to change oil cooler?

[markey mark]

depends what your like with the spanners matey ! i can do it in a couple of hours ! the longest job is flushing the old crap out the engine and heater matrix normally i change rad as well lots easier !!

[markey mark]

meant to say flushing can take 4/6 hours !! update your profile to show loacation bud !!

[prestigesec]

Updated now, so does anyone know how much it would cost to get oil cooler fitted?

[prestigesec]

Not bad with the spanner but would rather know its been done properly rather than me leave something off ha ha

[markey mark]

pity you are not nearer to me matey would do it for ya !!

[prestigesec]

When engine is all up and running fine what sirt of modifications can be done? nothing daft or too expensive though?

[prestigesec]

I know i am miles from anything here, friend of mine works in garage by me so he will prob do work for us, cheers

[markey mark]

not a great deal bud chip filter exhaust cams are pretty good whats in there ! super chargeing is an expensive option about £3500 for kit to fit yourself !!