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m4a1mustang · 10-29-2010, 12:18 PM

The thermostatic plate still allows for some flow to the oil cooler (usually around 10%) even when it's "closed."

You'll need to fab up a sheet-metal cover to partially cover the oil cooler during the cooler months to ensure the oil warms up to ideal operating temperatures.

10-29-2010, 12:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The thermostatic plate still allows for some flow to the oil cooler (usually around 10%) even when it's "closed." You'll need to fab up a sheet-metal cover to partially cover the oil cooler during the cooler months to ensure the oil warms up to ideal operating temperatures. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!