Top mounted oil cooler pics request
23 February 2009, 06:08 PM
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Top mounted oil cooler pics request
Anyone got any pics of their top mounted oil cooler i.e. how they mounted them and size etc? Any problems with the long pipe lengths and the extra oil they hold draining back into the sump when the car is turned off?
25 February 2009, 06:54 PM
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i have some, but my computer is being uber slow at the moment, so cant get into my fotki account to show you!
But i have a Hyperflow top mount oil cooler, supplied and fitted by Zen Performance. Came with all the brackets, fits perfect, really good quality.
But then it is the best part of £500 fitted!
But i have a Hyperflow top mount oil cooler, supplied and fitted by Zen Performance. Came with all the brackets, fits perfect, really good quality.
But then it is the best part of £500 fitted!
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26 February 2009, 06:45 PM
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Thanks for the replys guys especially the close up ones (FMP) 
Good to hear nobody's had any problems with them. I'm thinking about running some slightly longer pipes under the engine and up the back so you don't see the pipes at all. I was just worried about the extra oil held in the cooler and pipe lengths running back into the sump and giving a false reading. Over full when stationary and off, and under full when running due to the extra oil needed in the system.
Good to hear nobody's had any problems with them. I'm thinking about running some slightly longer pipes under the engine and up the back so you don't see the pipes at all. I was just worried about the extra oil held in the cooler and pipe lengths running back into the sump and giving a false reading. Over full when stationary and off, and under full when running due to the extra oil needed in the system.
27 February 2009, 11:23 AM
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the oil cooler needs to be 'primed' when first fitted.
And basically it always has oil in it, it never drains dry, even when the engine is off. So there is no worry of it over filling the sump when it drains back.
And come oil change time, you just quickly unbolt it, and fill it with oil.
Great bit of kit, will be giving mine a good working at Brands in March!
And basically it always has oil in it, it never drains dry, even when the engine is off. So there is no worry of it over filling the sump when it drains back.
And come oil change time, you just quickly unbolt it, and fill it with oil.
Great bit of kit, will be giving mine a good working at Brands in March!
27 February 2009, 05:40 PM
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Ah right thanks for that I thought about putting a one way valve leading up to the cooler and a low pressure valve on the return pipe. That way the oil couldn't drain back into the sump when the engine wasn't running................sounds like I don't need to bother with something so complex 
I thought about putting a one way valve leading up to the cooler and a low pressure valve on the return pipe. That way the oil couldn't drain back into the sump when the engine wasn't running................sounds like I don't need to bother with something so complex
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nope.
as i thought that, but basically Paul @ Zen said due to the fact that the oil pump isnt running and there is some pressure/vacume in the system it doesnt darin back.
fit and forget!
as i thought that, but basically Paul @ Zen said due to the fact that the oil pump isnt running and there is some pressure/vacume in the system it doesnt darin back.
fit and forget!
28 February 2009, 05:06 PM
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Good good. Fitting FMIC tomorrow so then I'll see how big an oil cooler I can fit neatly in the space thats left. Will just buy a mocal oil cooler and get a local technical hose company to make up the lengths and couplers that I need. Thanks for the info
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My oil cooler set-up is for sale (bargain price 
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https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ooler-kit.html
) -https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...ooler-kit.html
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