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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: adams mk2 on 19 March 2011, 21:14

Title: oil cooler
Post by: adams mk2 on 19 March 2011, 21:14

thinking of getting a oil cooler, are they easy to fit? from wot i've seen they are, but thort i'd ask you guys

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: jmsheahan on 20 March 2011, 17:35

Are you replacing the standard oil cooler or fitting an external aftermarket one?

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 19:37

im guessing he means like a 9row mocal oil cooler type one..

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: jmsheahan on 20 March 2011, 20:27

Easy to fit, various places you can mount them. Worth getting a sandwich plate with a thermostat.

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 20:41

Can also relocated the oil filter with them cant you for quicker changes at the track etc ??

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: Wayne on 20 March 2011, 20:41

Quote from: jmsheahan on 20 March 2011, 20:27

Easy to fit, various places you can mount them. Worth getting a sandwich plate with a thermostat.

Yes sandwich plate and mount it alongside the radiator is the best bet.

Mocal are really good (if still going)

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: Horney on 20 March 2011, 20:42

Quote from: Wayne on 20 March 2011, 20:41

Quote from: jmsheahan on 20 March 2011, 20:27

Easy to fit, various places you can mount them. Worth getting a sandwich plate with a thermostat.

Yes sandwich plate and mount it alongside the radiator is the best bet.

Mocal are really good (if still going)

Agreed.

Nick

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 20:44

course they still going  :smiley:

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 20:45

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOCAL-16ROW-OIL-COOLER-MOTORSPORT-TRACKDAY-16-ROW-/150573728591?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item230ee4c34f#ht_5102wt_698

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: Wayne on 20 March 2011, 20:58

Quote from: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 20:44

course they still going  :smiley:

Was not sure.  :embarassed:

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 21:16

i was only joking not being patronising.. lol.. they still used on a lot of racers iirc

Title: Re: oil cooler
Post by: Wayne on 20 March 2011, 21:29

Quote from: tech1889 on 20 March 2011, 21:16

i was only joking not being patronising.. lol.. they still used on a lot of racers iirc

 :cool: was not sure if they were still around, excellent quality kit.