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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 ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/