oil cooler.. get new or used?

gav p · Post by **gav p** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:08 am

The oil leak on the RHS of my engine has turned out to be from the oil cooler. I know this could be pressure tested to confirm the leak, but assuming its definitely failed then is a repair possible, or must it always be replaced? The leak is from somewhere within the internal finning, so I'm guessing it is not easily repairable.....

New ones appear to be over 1000USD

(eg Stoddards, Pelican)... so presumably the way to go is a good used one. Anybody know of a reliable source, or have one lying around?!

Cheers,
G

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:49 am

I think I've got a spare - I'll check later today.

tanick · Post by **tanick** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:28 am

They appear on ebay quite regularly too, but who knows what condition they're in

gav p · Post by **gav p** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:37 pm

Agreed.. ebay'd engine bits are a bit of an unknown quantity.

Andy - cheers, have PM'd you

davidppp · Post by **davidppp** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:54 pm

If all else fails, I will have a good one..

Kind regards
David

stuby · Post by **stuby** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:16 pm

Likewise - I have a spare one, it has the threaded fitting as opposed to the 'radiator hose' type. Believe it to be in good condition

davidppp · Post by **davidppp** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:26 am

Good point:

Unless its been changed, the 73 MY cars should have the slip on fitting..

Kind regards
David

gav p · Post by **gav p** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:03 am

Yep its the (later) slip-on fitting type.... Thanks guys, pending Andys offer I may be in touch re spare coolers

G

stuby · Post by **stuby** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:24 pm

I've also got a selection of pipes for it - must get them listed on evil bay....