Oil Cooler

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pdaykin
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Oil Cooler

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Does anyone know where I can get an original style 13 row oil cooler with mounts on the bottom only ?

The ones that I've seen on sale have mounting flanges on the top and bottom.

I dont think the two flange type will fit in the original location - could be wrong but it looks pretty tight in there.

Is it just a case of grinding the top flanges off ?
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Dont grind them off, make 4 long Alloy tubes, that you push in between the brackets.

Then get one of these metal pins with thread on, and make some long bolts.

I used locking nuts in one end, this way your oil cooler is boltet on, using both brackets.

That way it wont break in the joints, becourse the hoses pull/push at the top.
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Post by 66S »

If appearance is really important to you, the ends can be cut from the top plate without hurting the cooler. A photo of the cooler is attached, not great but you might be able to get the idea.

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Vegard
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On another note, if you need a 13 row oil cooler, you obviously race in very hot weather...
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No racing for me - well, not hat car anyway.

Just been caught with the 'originality bug'.

If anyone has a vacine/cure for it please let me know - its costing me a fortune
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Me to - i need a cure !!!!!
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Leave it unconnected then...
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