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[Darker_99]

I'v got a great 2.6 CD Y reg with more oil than coolant in the header tank but she still runs sweet i'v been told head gasket but it just dont ring right with me, plus also been told oil cooler which sits a bit better with me any one got any thoughts.
I'v also got a water leak, she only leaks when the heater is on cold from it seams from behind the o/s bank

[JamesV6CDX]

oil in header tank is almost certainly oil cooler - so that's a relief for you

The water leak dependant on heater controls is probably the heater bypass valve, located at back of engine. easy enough to change, and a £25 part from the dealership

[ELITE-3.0-V6]

yup that is deffo oil cooler mate with out a dout...

[markey mark]

would put a months wage its oil cooler and hbv buddy !!

[Marks DTM Calib]

And dont run it................oil mayo is not a good collant and could cause the engine to overheat.

[Essex_Andy]

You'll be looking a t £20 ish for the oil cooler cover and something like £300 for all new gaskets, sealing washers, banjop bolts and unions plus the cost of the cooler.


I think there was a recall on coolers....swapping them for stainless items as originals failed.

Might be worth a check to see if it was done or not?

[tunnie]

You'll be looking a t £20 ish for the oil cooler cover and something like £300 for all new gaskets, sealing washers, banjop bolts and unions plus the cost of the cooler.


I think there was a recall on coolers....swapping them for stainless items as originals failed.

Might be worth a check to see if it was done or not?

Eh? Its £90 for the whole kit! cover, washers and all

[Essex_Andy]

I was robbed by my local stealership for cam cover gaskets, O rings, upper inlet manifold O rings, gaskets, lower inlet manifold gaskets, banjo bolts I needed for the coolant bridge, unions for the oil cooler.

Also the price they charged me for sealent for all that is RTV silicone that you can buy for £2-ish

[tunnie]

I was robbed by my local stealership for cam cover gaskets, O rings, upper inlet manifold O rings, gaskets, lower inlet manifold gaskets, banjo bolts I needed for the coolant bridge, unions for the oil cooler.

Also the price they charged me for sealent for all that is RTV silicone that you can buy for £2-ish

 

Eh? don't need that either, you supposed to change plenum o-rings but you can easily get away without. I did an oil cooler with GM parts for about £100 all in.

[Essex_Andy]

I decided to do the camcovers when the oil cooler cover let go as I had 3.0 cams, polished and modded throttle body, new ht leads and plugs in my garage waiting to go in

[tunnie]

fair enough  

Back on topic, yes sound like oil cooler not HG, easy enough job