Where to mount an external oil cooler (Kombi)

72TWINCAB Fahrvergnugen

978 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 24 Feb 2004, 9:46 pm

#144036

Have got the replacement engine in and have an external oil cooler ready to intall (picures below).

I was wondering if anyone else has installed an external oil cooler and would appreciate any sugestions, thing to watch out for or any feedback on what works well.

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 24 Feb 2004, 10:19 pm

#144058

I have seen them all over the place, from on the roof, in the engine bay but most common and most effective are under the floor in the middle of the van.

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=15523

With a large cooler like you have, you probably won't need a fan. You just need to watch winter temps aren't too cool, or you may need to cover it.

I assume you will full flow it? If so, just watch line sizes and bends a little to minimise pressure drop.
Not that I've fitted one myself though.
Andy :thumb

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 24 Feb 2004, 10:24 pm

#144063

Hi,
'kombiluva' (Mike Hall) has twin external oil coolers in parallel with his standard one, mounted under the bus.

For the full story, go here:
http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/projects.shtml#ctk

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 25 Feb 2004, 7:43 am

#144128

I have just completed an alternative method & should have photos up by tommorrow (Thursday) it seems entirely satisfactory & has even caused the hot weather to go away & bring heavy rain:jesus

Please, I need drivers side window regulator (winder mechanism) for my '54

vwking Officially Full-On Dubber

294 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 7 Apr 2004, 10:54 pm

#158241

:alien how would a mazda rx7 oil oil cooler go on my bay kombi also where do you get the adaptors that go beteen case and oil filter it is a 2lt

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Apr 2004, 1:13 pm

#158506

Just got this one new from a VW spare parts supplier in Adelaide-cost just over $200 which is a bit on the dear side but is top quality.I believe I could have got something from a Jap car at a wrecker but thought better to get a new one.I have a big Type 4 in an Oval Beetle and I am mounting another Type 4 cooler under LHR guard with a duct and a cooling fan.

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nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 8 Apr 2004, 1:14 pm

#158507

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