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Old 25 May 2007, 03:41 PM
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Default New standard oil cooler for rebuild?

Having my engine rebuilt at the moment and i've been told that the standard oil cooler (the one that sits above the oil filter) should be replaced due to the possibility of bits of metal being trapped inside?
Is this the case, or can the original be flushed through?
Old 25 May 2007, 03:48 PM
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Don't take the risk, replace it.

For the record it's called a Modine

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Old 25 May 2007, 03:49 PM
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Had my rebuild at RCMS and they advised me to get a new oil modine to be on the safe side, i suppose you could flush the old one through but if some crap gets left in there you new engine may suffer.

I'd definitely go for a new one!
Old 25 May 2007, 03:49 PM
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NOTE: It's what I've read on 'ere and on 22B.

It's good practise to replace the modine/oil cooler if the engine's done a meltdown or something more spectacular. Not worth risking several grand on the chance small bits of metal could be trapped in it.

HTH.

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Old 25 May 2007, 04:10 PM
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Anyone know how much one is and where to get one?
Old 25 May 2007, 07:33 PM
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Old 25 May 2007, 07:36 PM
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i'm sure they're about £130.00 ggr, latreral, zen all should stock them or subaru direct
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I would get it from RCM and definately change it.
Old 26 May 2007, 09:30 AM
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Chris,

I did suggest Craig changed this, as part of the build.

When you're ready, I'll do what I can for you.


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RCMS have them in stock, i got mine for a good price from Olly
Old 26 May 2007, 11:36 AM
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How much did you pay 'scoobysmiff'? Been quoted £93+vat from Graham goode.
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