DIY: Oil Cooler Cover

thekinn · 03-28-2013, 01:18 PM

For those that have used the velcro method here - have you had issues with the velcro/adhesive giving out or losing its stick? Any other issues?

I like this method over the magnets and may be able to install/remove without taking too many parts off.

spearfish25 · 03-28-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

For those that have used the velcro method here - have you had issues with the velcro/adhesive giving out or losing its stick? Any other issues?

I like this method over the magnets and may be able to install/remove without taking too many parts off.

It needs replacing once a year or so. Nothing terrible.

thekinn · 03-28-2013, 03:44 PM

good to know, thanks. been trying to figure a way to fix some sort of slots to the sides so I could just side the aluminum sheet down into it.. but i can't weld and not sure that would even be a good idea not knowing what exactly is behind the sides of the oil cooler..

i think i need to learn how to weld.

thekinn · 05-20-2013, 02:53 PM

So far, so good with the velcro cover. I'm really surprised.

I used some heavy-duty, ultra-mate velcro that is supposed to be indoor/outdoor. Working great so far.

AES · 10-19-2013, 10:25 PM

What kind of temps do you typically see with the cover?

I just fabbed a oil cooler (25row Setrab, Mocal 169F thermostatic sandwhich) cover and I still cant get my temps above 200 during highway driving when the ambient temp is in the 60s. Before the cover on the interstate with ambient temps in the 60s the car barely got above 160F. This cant be good for the motor.

Do any of you all use a 0W20 or 0W30 so that the engine gets better lubrication under normal driving conditions and then switch to a 5/10W30 for a event? I am interested in finding out if these low temps with a 5W30 oil will lead to premature bearing wear.

03-28-2013, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 207 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6862	For those that have used the velcro method here - have you had issues with the velcro/adhesive giving out or losing its stick? Any other issues? I like this method over the magnets and may be able to install/remove without taking too many parts off. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

03-28-2013, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 207 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6862	good to know, thanks. been trying to figure a way to fix some sort of slots to the sides so I could just side the aluminum sheet down into it.. but i can't weld and not sure that would even be a good idea not knowing what exactly is behind the sides of the oil cooler.. i think i need to learn how to weld. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

05-20-2013, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 207 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6862	So far, so good with the velcro cover. I'm really surprised. I used some heavy-duty, ultra-mate velcro that is supposed to be indoor/outdoor. Working great so far. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

10-19-2013, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
AES Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	What kind of temps do you typically see with the cover? I just fabbed a oil cooler (25row Setrab, Mocal 169F thermostatic sandwhich) cover and I still cant get my temps above 200 during highway driving when the ambient temp is in the 60s. Before the cover on the interstate with ambient temps in the 60s the car barely got above 160F. This cant be good for the motor. Do any of you all use a 0W20 or 0W30 so that the engine gets better lubrication under normal driving conditions and then switch to a 5/10W30 for a event? I am interested in finding out if these low temps with a 5W30 oil will lead to premature bearing wear. __________________ Austin 2009 370Z Sport Touring Fast Intentions - Stillen G3 - Carbotech - Setrab - Eibach - Z1 - SPL - Fortune Auto

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