[T3] Oil Cooler Seals

[Plk554@aol.com]

I had a discussion with a few VolksFolks the other day and the subject of oil 
cooler seals came up. On late model blocks with 10mm oil galleys and a late 
model 10mm oil cooler, the cooler needs a small washer under the oil cooler 
pads on both bolts and stud. This is stated in all VW publications. Their 
opinion was that the seals do not need the washers and do just fine without 
them. They stated that the seal is squished out flatter (1/3 original 
thickness) only on the edges and not in the middle to restrict oil flow. The 
thought behind this is on a built up engine, it cuts down on oil leaks.

Russ, Jim, Toby, anyone, I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter. I 
have built motors both ways and seem to find the spacer setup tends to 
dribble a bit after time on some engines.

Thanks, Pat@volksclocks
71 Dark Side Square, 2.0 liter FI
73 Ghia Rust Bucket 1.7 liter with duel T-III carbs

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