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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Sir Popple on 24 February 2010, 16:27:56

Title: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: Sir Popple on 24 February 2010, 16:27:56

Well the old girl passed her MOT today, took her for a beer to celebrate. I have just replaced the Dis Pac, Plug leads and rocker gaskets, when I was doing this I noticed corrosion around the front Banjo on the oil cooler!!! I intent to strip her down and replace this but was wondering if any one has used one from Vauxbits? And if they are OK? Or should I get Genuine? or go somewhere else? Thanks

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 16:32:32

For the sake of a bit of corrosion on a bolt, I would leave well alone, if it's not failed and isn't leaking  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: Sir Popple on 24 February 2010, 16:38:40

The corrosion is not on the bolt its on the di-cast aluminium top by the Banjo, it was also damp in that area and with my luck and seen as the wife drives the car as well i know full well what will happen if i dont do it

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 February 2010, 16:39:48

It has been known for the cover plates to corrode and eventually leak. Probably down to a poor coolant mixture in the past.

Kevin

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 16:40:09

I'd do the stat as well, while you're in there  :y

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: Sir Popple on 24 February 2010, 16:42:42

I will, I would also like to get the Cam belt done as well, I have done most things on engines but have never done this so i am a little apprehensive

Title: Re: MV6 Oil Cooler
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 February 2010, 17:14:48

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I will, I would also like to get the Cam belt done as well, I have done most things on engines but have never done this so i am a little apprehensive

Get the DVD from the forum and have a go  :y