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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #15 on: 17 April 2009, 22:55:01 »
cheers mark :y im much happier pulling fuses, being a sparky. that to me is much simpler than what i read in the haynes comic

thanx :y :y :y

ps. big o bob let me know how you get on cos i got same symptons but still waiting for part to turn up :y
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #16 on: 18 April 2009, 19:27:44 »
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cheers mark :y im much happier pulling fuses, being a sparky. that to me is much simpler than what i read in the haynes comic

thanx :y :y :y

ps. big o bob let me know how you get on cos i got same symptons but still waiting for part to turn up :y


I spent a few hours last night and today stripping the upper and lower manifolds etc, as per the Haynes Bible.  When I got down to the oil cooler pipes, i did'nt have the tool to get the oil filter off (Its a genuine Vx one).  So i'm stuck now until I get the bugger off.

Now I'm down to the oil cooler plate though, it looking pretty obvious that coolant is leaking from the oil cooler plate.  good luck with yours mate!


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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #17 on: 18 April 2009, 19:31:59 »
Before re-fitting with new sealent, wipe the metal surfaces (having cleaned them well) with some thinners to get it really well degreased
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #18 on: 18 April 2009, 19:52:43 »
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Before re-fitting with new sealent, wipe the metal surfaces (having cleaned them well) with some thinners to get it really well degreased

Thanks mate, will do.  I'm sure kingplym will as well...
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #19 on: 18 April 2009, 21:59:32 »
not til mon for me :-[

vx still not got me cooler :'(

will let you know how i do :y
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #20 on: 19 April 2009, 07:34:16 »
any luck with that oil filter bigobob? :-?
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #21 on: 19 April 2009, 22:25:12 »
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any luck with that oil filter bigobob? :-?

Yes mate.  It turned out to have a 12mm hex (allen key slotted) screw, clamping the filter case to the block.  I got one from Halfords today and got the sod off.  The only problem is, I will need to get the same type off filter to replace it as there is no stud for the aftermarket type filter to screw onto.

Because i'm a bit of a tight bugger and did'nt want to shell out on a set of different sized tools.  I used  a handy trick to find out what size the hex slot was.  This was to press playdough or bluetack over the slot, enough to make an impression of the size required.

I'm planning to crack on tommorow, and get the cooler in - Thats the plan anyway, if I can take myself away from the playdough!!! ;D
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #22 on: 19 April 2009, 22:32:17 »
Search on here - you can convert to screw in cannister filters quite easily :y
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #23 on: 19 April 2009, 22:37:24 »
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Search on here - you can convert to screw in cannister filters quite easily :y

But why would you want to??? I can't really see any benefit.  :-/
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #24 on: 19 April 2009, 23:04:14 »
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Search on here - you can convert to screw in cannister filters quite easily :y

This is the link i was given on another thread, to make a conversion - although I don't think I will bother, it is helpful for anyone that does ;)


http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232



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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #25 on: 19 April 2009, 23:14:40 »
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Search on here - you can convert to screw in cannister filters quite easily :y

But why would you want to??? I can't really see any benefit.  :-/

Read this - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #26 on: 19 April 2009, 23:26:41 »
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Search on here - you can convert to screw in cannister filters quite easily :y

But why would you want to??? I can't really see any benefit.  :-/

Read this - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232

But if it's not broke .... why fix it? I've never had problems removing my filter housing, apart from the oil running down your arm!  ;)  :y  :y  :y
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Re: changing oil cooler
« Reply #27 on: 21 April 2009, 20:58:34 »
Don't know if you've started yours yet kingplym, but i'm beguining to wish i'd never started!!!  what should be a fairly easy job is turning into a nightmare.

I went to loosen the oil pipes from the block, and I reckon someones been at them already and rounded at least one of them off a bit.

I assume these are 19mm (But my spanner is slightly loose) and don't want to risk causing damage.  Any idea's how to get out of this one?

It does'nt help that space is tight.  Is there a special type of spanner for these nuts?

Cheers all :-?
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