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[VX1]

That is the question..........................

Now my question is whilst I have the top half of the engine off, as I am replacing the thermostat, would it be better to replace the oil cooler as well? I have no creamy white sludge build up nothing in the expansion tank but just wondered its worth replacing yet or not? As some people say on here ' If it aint broken don't fix it'  Just wanted other opinions from other people and suggestions.

Paul  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Keep your coolant in tip top shape and it should be fine....so my reply would be no.

Also, its a lot more to remove to do it over and above the stat

[VX1]

I have the complete top off, Plenum, inlet manifold, injector rail plus the black thing the injector rail sits on. I can see the oil cooler and its easy to get too with everything off, but I can see your point though MDTM. Your reply has been noted though Mark and I thought the same as you.

Paul  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes but....you also need to remove:

Oil filter
Oil cooler pipes - block end - 19mm crows foot
Coolant bridge (new seals needed).

You then need

new oil cooler, cooler plate, sealent, cooler to pipes O rings

[VX1]

Yes but....you also need to remove:

Oil filter
Oil cooler pipes - block end - 19mm crows foot
Coolant bridge (new seals needed).

You then need

new oil cooler, cooler plate, sealent, cooler to pipes O rings

Not as straight forward as I thought then  
Okey dokey I will leave it then for when it does need replacing.......

Paul