Z1 oil cooler question

mike0983 · 01-14-2012, 04:41 PM

If Dustin or someone else can answer me, could be great.
I just received my oil cooler from Z1 (witch are nice and quick), all perfect except a dent on it.
it look like that where the damage is, it's where the oil will flow?? or am i wrong??

tks for your answer guys, and thanks again dustin for your collaboration.
some other orders will follow:-)...

here is the pictures:

Mike · 01-15-2012, 07:16 PM

that will be fine. its just a cooling fin. the oil flows through the middle.

TerribleONE · 01-15-2012, 07:29 PM

it shouldnt affect performance.. however I would be a little bummed a brand new part looks like that... I guess if you cant see the damage once installed it doesnt matter.. Nice part!

SPOHN · 01-16-2012, 02:15 PM

I wouln't worry about it.

mike0983 · 01-17-2012, 10:01 AM

Thanks guys for inputs...
The cooler Will be on, as soon as possible;-)...

Again, it is a very good quality product...

Dustin@Z1 · 01-27-2012, 10:08 AM

Mike,
I apologize for the delay, I just found this post by chance.

That dent will not affect the flow whatsoever. To be honest, expect quite a few more once you start driving it. Small bugs, stones and other debris will do this to the core. Regardless I hate to hear that it was damaged in shipping. Was the box damaged in anyway??? I will be sure to notify our shipping guys to make sure additional packing is placed around the cores.

roy'sz · 01-28-2012, 01:59 PM

Dustin, just as an idea z1 should manufacture a filter grate to fit the inside nose of the z. that way it eliminates these rocks from hitting not only the oil cooler but the power steering and radiator coolers as well. Just a thought. Thanks again from california with the help you provided. 18000 on my hoses and no leaks, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

SPOHN · 01-28-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

Dustin, just as an idea z1 should manufacture a filter grate to fit the inside nose of the z. that way it eliminates these rocks from hitting not only the oil cooler but the power steering and radiator coolers as well. Just a thought. Thanks again from california with the help you provided. 18000 on my hoses and no leaks, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

You could always do what I did and install some mesh in the opening. Comes in all sorts of sizes. Smaller you go the better. Check the link below. Plus I have a 34R cooler which you have to run a block off plate most of the time. That helps the most with debri. I don't have a sinlge rock knick anywhere. Even from the track days.

Spohn's Journal

Dustin@Z1 · 01-30-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

Dustin, just as an idea z1 should manufacture a filter grate to fit the inside nose of the z. that way it eliminates these rocks from hitting not only the oil cooler but the power steering and radiator coolers as well. Just a thought. Thanks again from california with the help you provided. 18000 on my hoses and no leaks, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

I greatly appreciate it sir!!

Spohn is right, there are numerous ways to go about this. I did some similar on my personal Z a year or so ago to prevent all the debris from messing up my radiator and 25R core on my older 300zx.

Probably the best sites I have found for purchasing neat little hardware pieces from are Pegasusautoracing.com and McMaster-Carr.

Both sites sell a Stainless Steel mesh that can be attached to the fascia. I personally fit a sheet behind all of the openings on my car and used a quick setting 2-part epoxy to secure it. You can obviously use other methods, but I did not want pop-rivets or screws showing.

Here is a link to the SS Wire Mesh offered by Pegasus:
- Pegasus Auto Racing Wire Mesh

I ended up purchasing a 6 x 6 style SS Mesh for my Z with a 0.132" opening size. I painted it black with some rattle can and epoxyied it on the back side of the fascia. From a distance you can not tell it is there. Up close it looks like an OEM piece. Just make sure to glue and cut the mesh so that the mesh rush both parallel and vertical with the fascia. LOL...do glue it in at an angle or it will look wierd.

mike0983 · 01-31-2012, 10:04 AM

No problem dustin, your shipping was just fine, the damage happened during the travel back to europe i think...
The cooler will be on soon, and track test too:-)...

spohn, how did you remove the factory ''plate'' on the front bumper to put the mesh??
is it just clips holding them??

thx

And i also need your input here guys : The Definitive Z34 Brake Resource

see you

SPOHN · 01-31-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike0983

No problem dustin, your shipping was just fine, the damage happened during the travel back to europe i think...
The cooler will be on soon, and track test too:-)...

spohn, how did you remove the factory ''plate'' on the front bumper to put the mesh??
is it just clips holding them??

thx

And i also need your input here guys : The Definitive Z34 Brake Resource

see you

I removed the plastic grill slats for a cleaner look IMO. But the mesh is held on by clips and some zip ties that you cant see which it's all described in my journal. you probably could install the mesh with the OEM grill slats if you wanted.

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mike0983 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 55 Drives: 370z white, 2010,MT Rep Power: 3	Thanks guys for inputs... The cooler Will be on, as soon as possible;-)... Again, it is a very good quality product...

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Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,288 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 6	Mike, I apologize for the delay, I just found this post by chance. That dent will not affect the flow whatsoever. To be honest, expect quite a few more once you start driving it. Small bugs, stones and other debris will do this to the core. Regardless I hate to hear that it was damaged in shipping. Was the box damaged in anyway??? I will be sure to notify our shipping guys to make sure additional packing is placed around the cores.

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roy'sz Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 912 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 3	Dustin, just as an idea z1 should manufacture a filter grate to fit the inside nose of the z. that way it eliminates these rocks from hitting not only the oil cooler but the power steering and radiator coolers as well. Just a thought. Thanks again from california with the help you provided. 18000 on my hoses and no leaks, YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

01-31-2012, 10:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
mike0983 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 55 Drives: 370z white, 2010,MT Rep Power: 3	No problem dustin, your shipping was just fine, the damage happened during the travel back to europe i think... The cooler will be on soon, and track test too:-)... spohn, how did you remove the factory ''plate'' on the front bumper to put the mesh?? is it just clips holding them?? thx And i also need your input here guys : The Definitive Z34 Brake Resource see you