New Engine Noise post-Oil Cooler Install

spearfish25 · 07-22-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

I just put my cooler on this morning and wasn't able to hear anything. Maybe the rubber buffered brackets that Setrab/Z1 put in their kits stops the vibration? Or maybe my ears are too wrecked from loud music and farm work to pick it up. :P

We'll see...I'm installing the Setrab on Sunday.

JB1 did a little research. Turns out the rubber dampers are used to reduce vibration in the cooler which could cause cavitation bubbles. Apparently he has a knowledgable source who has seen an STI engine blow from a rigidly mounted cooler and vibration causing bubble formation.

Modshack · 07-22-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

JB1 did a little research. Turns out the rubber dampers are used to reduce vibration in the cooler which could cause cavitation bubbles. Apparently he has a knowledgable source who has seen an STI engine blow from a rigidly mounted cooler and vibration causing bubble formation.

Jeeze....Do you guys believe everything you read on the internet?? That is impossible. I can guarantee that shaking oil does not cause bubbles. This is not a carbonated beverage. "Knowledgeable" source my a$$. Unbelievable...

SoCal 370Z · 07-22-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Jeeze....Do you guys believe everything you read on the internet?? That is impossible. I can guarantee that shaking oil does not cause bubbles. This is not a carbonated beverage. "Knowledgeable" source my a$$. Unbelievable...

I just buy the carbonated version of Nissan's voodoo enigne oil to begin with...my engine feels so tingly and belches a lot.

autopc25 · 07-23-2010, 08:16 AM

Have you tried a engine stethoscope to locate the source of the noise?
Good luck!

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autopc25 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60610 Posts: 66 Drives: 2008 C6 Rep Power: 16	Have you tried a engine stethoscope to locate the source of the noise? Good luck!