Re: [T3] New oil cooler

["wfoh8x9 Martinez-Ortiz" <wfoh8x9@msn.com>]

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From: "Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info>

Is there any way to test that the air cooler is working? Is it possible
> for it not to work, once it's installed and not leaking?


Daniel

It is my understanding of the mechanics of the oil cooler that as long as 
the oil flowing thru and not escaping(oil leak), you have a good current of 
air flowing through it without obstruction (all engine tin bolted, a new 
foam piece on the thermostat and cooling flaps adjusted properly) it should 
do it's job as engineered to. Other ways to tell is on a good run and a oil 
temp gage. I usually just watch my idiot light since I have live in dry hot 
places for the last ten years and I do not have a oil temp gauge. NOTE that 
if the idiot light comes on does not necessarily means  that the engine is 
hotter than usual as it is supposed to come on during engine operation when 
there is a lower than usual oil pressure. Hope this helps and I am sure the 
others will chime in other ways to check it.

Good Driving
:]

Thanks and Good Driving

David
67 Baltic Blue Fastback
Ft Huachuca, Arizona 

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