Oil cooler............

Post by **shepster** » 12 Dec 2007, 09:01

I have a 2.1 dj that i'm going to replace my 1.9 with, this has an 'oil cooler' between the oil filter and the block, can i remove this and run it the same as my old engine and if so which parts do i need to interchange.

Cheers.

Post by **Mocki** » 12 Dec 2007, 09:03

you would be advised to keep the oil cooler, and add the extra peice of water pipe........ but the answer to your question, is yes, you can, just unscrew it. i wouldnt tho

Post by **shepster** » 12 Dec 2007, 09:23

Thanks Steve, i take it i can 'plumb' it in to the existing old type water system?

Post by **Mocki** » 12 Dec 2007, 09:31

as long as you keep the 2.1 water pump, yes, just "t" in for the outlet, which shouldnt be hard, presuming you have the metal shaped pipes from the oil cooler still on the 2.1 .

Post by **kevtherev** » 12 Dec 2007, 20:26

If the device were removed, would it seriously affect the oil temp?

I rather think its an oil warmer for colder weather starts...

Post by **airhead** » 13 Dec 2007, 09:37

It does both. It heats the oil using the water when the engine is cold and cools the oil using the water when the engine is at running temperature, when the water is cooler than the oil.

Post by **andysimpson** » 15 Dec 2007, 18:32

kevtherev wrote:If the device were removed, would it seriously affect the oil temp?

I rather think its an oil warmer for colder weather starts...

They make a big difference in lowering oil temps but do little for warming it up.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 15 Dec 2007, 19:00

PM'd yer Shep..
It may help with warming a bit, but it does help oil temps when hot, but it doesnt control the oil temps in hard worked situations.. something to be aware of if you drive hard or are in hotter climates...