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goo in the tank solving
« on: 28 May 2009, 22:21:08 »
gonna get this sorted asap ,my question is i heard the later omegas oil coolers were stainless steel so is it more likely to be the seals than the actual cooler failing?
need know before my wallet gets dented lol
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #1 on: 28 May 2009, 22:22:52 »
Still most likely to be the oiler itself. Shouldn't use the car until sorted, as that mayo blocks the cooling system, and will be a right pig to get out
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #2 on: 28 May 2009, 22:30:37 »
have already started lol have flushed it 4 times already and its a bitch any good tips to get it out when done as i know its lining the hoses
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #3 on: 28 May 2009, 22:33:13 »
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have already started lol have flushed it 4 times already and its a bitch any good tips to get it out when done as i know its lining the hoses
Forte do a flush specially for cleaning oil cooler failures.

That oil will soften the hoses, so if its been used a lot in that condition, expect some hoses to blow, and also seals may start to fail
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #4 on: 28 May 2009, 22:51:00 »
A litre of low foam washing detergent in the cooling system will break down the oil and is cheaper than forte cooling system flush. Drain system and repeat untill clear, although untill you have replaced the oil cooler you wont stop the contimination. I used iths method in a v6 3.0 ltr vectra b and worked a treat. :y
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #5 on: 29 May 2009, 19:25:39 »
what sort of money is a new oil cooler nowadays?
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #6 on: 29 May 2009, 20:19:37 »
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what sort of money is a new oil cooler nowadays?
Used to be about £120 for the 'kit' and then a few quid for other ancillaries...
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #7 on: 29 May 2009, 21:24:29 »
My oil cooler has gone they are selling them on ebay new for £92 I have goo in the header tank and was also told to use washing powder, it did not come with the gasket so the plan is to use gasket sealer, not that I know anything about it lol just bought the goods and quoting mechanic lol
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #8 on: 29 May 2009, 21:29:33 »
Vauxhall Vectra Omega Signum Cavalier V6 Oil Cooler NEW, sold by vauxcentre.hope this helps
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #9 on: 29 May 2009, 22:46:24 »
cant see em on the website will give em a call tomorrow
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #10 on: 29 May 2009, 23:06:47 »
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My oil cooler has gone they are selling them on ebay new for £92 I have goo in the header tank and was also told to use washing powder, it did not come with the gasket so the plan is to use gasket sealer, not that I know anything about it lol just bought the goods and quoting mechanic lol
did it include plate, and the washers?
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #11 on: 29 May 2009, 23:27:47 »
My oil cooler has also started leaking recently. :'( :'(
The ebay coolers seem to include,the plate,2x large nuts and 2x o-rings.
I got a list of parts needed from Andyc today which presumably are the parts VX list as being required.

oil cooler
4x seals-pipes to cooler
1x sealant(is this the same sealant as cam covers?)
plenum o-ring set
2x manifold sandwich plate to block gaskets
3x manifold sandwich plate to manifold gaskets
5ltrs coolant (obviously)
This lot come to £101.49 delivered on top of the £100 approx.cost of the cooler :o :o
I dont think the plenum o-rings are strictly necessary,does anyone know if all the other parts are?
Strangely,no mention of washers anywhere! :-/
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #12 on: 29 May 2009, 23:30:24 »
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My oil cooler has also started leaking recently. :'( :'(
The ebay coolers seem to include,the plate,2x large nuts and 2x o-rings.
I got a list of parts needed from Andyc today which presumably are the parts VX list as being required.

oil cooler
4x seals-pipes to cooler
1x sealant(is this the same sealant as cam covers?)
plenum o-ring set
2x manifold sandwich plate to block gaskets
3x manifold sandwich plate to manifold gaskets
5ltrs coolant (obviously)
This lot come to £101.49 delivered on top of the £100 approx.cost of the cooler :o :o
I dont think the plenum o-rings are strictly necessary,does anyone know if all the other parts are?
Strangely,no mention of washers anywhere! :-/

where from?
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #13 on: 29 May 2009, 23:32:04 »
Vauxhall (trade prices I believe)
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Re: goo in the tank solving
« Reply #14 on: 30 May 2009, 15:55:41 »
when  i changed my oil cooler i didnt change the plenum o rings? is this something i should do? i havnt had any probs and have since covered 1k miles :y
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