Oil Cooler

iank

iank

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They probably buy them from ThinkAuto http://www.thinkauto.com/acatalog/Product_Summary.html try calling them to see how much they charge. Part number OCI45 or OCI46, but talk to them as they can make the pipes up whatever length you want so you can fit it where it's most convenient.

If you plan on using the car for short trips in cold weather rather than long runs you should think about fitting an oilstat (same as a thermostat, but for the oil)
http://www.thinkauto.com/oilstats.htm has all the details.
 
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esdebe

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The problem I had was working out where to locate the cooler, the connecting pipes in these kits may not reach to where you want to put it, also if you put a oilstat in the circuit then you need more pipes anyway.

I bough the following... not sure if I got them form minispares or some place else....

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=36355 ( oil filter union x 1)
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=34399 ( block union x 1)
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=35077 ( 6 feet hose)
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=35270 ( oil stat x 1)
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=37099 ( oil cooler union x 2)
http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=34885 (oil cooler x 1)

8 x hose clips


It is the first two items (unions) that you need to get froma mini place as it is hard to find these from other outlets... Stange thread sizes.... Or so I was told in the motorsport places at silverstone...

Once you have the unions, you can shop arround for cheeper / second hand coolers, oilstats and get some sandats 1/2inch bore oil pipe.


Simon
 
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