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vauxsull

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hypothetical oil cooler question
« on: 14 August 2015, 09:17:52 »
Would it be best to change it ( as its the original one) for peace of mind or leave well alone? Only known coolant change its had ( I have all receipts from new) is when elite Pete changed it on the 50k miles mark. Now on 55k..
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #1 on: 14 August 2015, 09:53:52 »
If it hasn't failed yet, leave well alone :y only an issue if plain water has been used for any length of time :y
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #2 on: 14 August 2015, 09:56:49 »
I would leave it alone, just keep an eye on the coolant contamination if worried.

All the oil cooler fails Ive come across have been on 2.6 or 3.2's  :-\
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #3 on: 14 August 2015, 10:43:55 »
The 2.5 I had suffered oil cooler failure... But then it was a neglected miggy... Right then I shall leave well alone..  Cheers guys
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #4 on: 14 August 2015, 10:45:38 »
I meant to say the miggy I used to have was neglected by previous owners not me.. Elite Pete virtually prebuilt it.
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #5 on: 14 August 2015, 18:13:39 »
If they fail do they more or less instantly gunge up the cooling system or can it "seep" over a period of months?
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Re: hypothetical oil cooler question
« Reply #6 on: 14 August 2015, 22:11:24 »
Quote from: BazaJT on 14 August 2015, 18:13:39
If they fail do they more or less instantly gunge up the cooling system or can it "seep" over a period of months?
The water pump would whisk the slightest hint of oil into caramel mayo in no time...
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