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Offline adams mk2

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oil cooler
« 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

Offline jmsheahan

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #1 on: 20 March 2011, 17:35 »
Are you replacing the standard oil cooler or fitting an external aftermarket one?

Offline tech1889

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #2 on: 20 March 2011, 19:37 »
im guessing he means like a 9row mocal oil cooler type one..
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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #3 on: 20 March 2011, 20:27 »
Easy to fit, various places you can mount them. Worth getting a sandwich plate with a thermostat.

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #4 on: 20 March 2011, 20:41 »
Can also relocated the oil filter with them cant you for quicker changes at the track etc ??
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Offline Wayne

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #5 on: 20 March 2011, 20:41 »
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)

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #6 on: 20 March 2011, 20:42 »
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.

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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #7 on: 20 March 2011, 20:44 »
course they still going  :smiley:
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Re: oil cooler
« Reply #9 on: 20 March 2011, 20:58 »
course they still going  :smiley:

Was not sure.  :embarassed: