Oil Cooler Install Thread

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by alan93rsa

Sounds like a good setup. Although I haven't come to grips with the socket-less fittings. Have you considered adding the Oetiker clamps to the fittings?

On the last cooler set-up I built I used Stainless lines...Not awfully hard to put together, but a minor PITA...After 5 years one abraided a power steering hardline causing a minor inconvenience...Purely my fault though from routing..

I researched the Socketless setup since they seem to be pretty common these days...Lots of positive reports with no real issues reported.. They actually caution you Not to use clamps on the Aeroquipt fittings..From what I've read, all over the net in many Automotive and industrial applications this approach seems just fine. Easier to put lines together, 250psi rating, cheaper too..If this wasn't proven technology it wouldn't be so widely used. I honestly don't anticipate any problems here..

[ZforMe]

I hope you can supply a DIY on this set up with lots of pics. Looks very interesting.

[Modshack]

Originally Posted by ZforMe?

I hope you can supply a DIY on this set up with lots of pics. Looks very interesting.

That's the plan....!
Should actually be a lot easier than the one I did on my Audi TT....
Pics here if interested: Oil cooler upgrade album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com