Oil Cooler

jstang6969 · 02-21-2008, 06:15 PM

Its not a secret that I dont know a thing about my motor. I just had got it back from a dealer up here after having the coolant system pressure tested. The guy said it was from an area up around the oil cooler. He said the area was too tight to be able to see it. (of course it wasnt a Ford Dealership) Can someone elaborate on this, or show a pic or something.
98 cobra btw

~teh thing is Im just so smart, im starting over

96greengt · 02-21-2008, 06:43 PM

Cooler looks like below. Normally, they just leak oil (known for that too) and is a stupid design by Ford anyway. I don't have one on mine for that reason. It can be bypassed, it's just a PITA to get too.

jstang6969 · 02-21-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 96greengt

Cooler looks like below. Normally, they just leak oil (known for that too) and is a stupid design by Ford anyway. I don't have one on mine for that reason. It can be bypassed, it's just a PITA to get too.

Thanks for the pic. Is it safe to say that if I replace it that my leak would stop, or is there other factors involved?

96greengt · 02-21-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jstang6969

Thanks for the pic. Is it safe to say that if I replace it that my leak would stop, or is there other factors involved?

Dunno, with out looking at it, hard to say. I'd say remove it completely. Where the oil filter mounts, that is the cooler.

jstang6969 · 02-21-2008, 10:50 PM

word. thanks. I will try to do it this week. Its a slow leak, so its not urgent.

96greengt · 02-21-2008, 10:51 PM

You can always add a stop leak, but I don't condone that, but I have used it with good results.

machgsxr · 02-21-2008, 11:02 PM

I have an oil cooler, but it look's a little different than that one. Same function though just different design.

It's on the driver's side of the block if that help's to tell you where to look to see.

jstang6969 · 02-21-2008, 11:02 PM

What kind? I dont use that stuff so I dont know which is good. Put it in the crossover tube?

96greengt · 02-21-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jstang6969

What kind? I dont use that stuff so I dont know which is good. Put it in the crossover tube?

No, you can put it in the reservoir straight. Bars leak is good, but it is real clumpy. If you can find "liquid glass" (and not the polish) that works wonders.

jstang6969 · 02-21-2008, 11:07 PM

^lol. Thanks you guys for the help.

jstang6969 · 02-25-2008, 11:21 AM

I put some bars stop leak in it and it hasnt leaked so far. Which usually I would have seen it by now. Just a band aid for now, but it works. Thanks guys

02-21-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,687 Trader Rating: (22)	Cooler looks like below. Normally, they just leak oil (known for that too) and is a stupid design by Ford anyway. I don't have one on mine for that reason. It can be bypassed, it's just a PITA to get too. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ

02-21-2008, 10:51 PM	#6
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,687 Trader Rating: (22)	You can always add a stop leak, but I don't condone that, but I have used it with good results. __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ

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02-21-2008, 11:02 PM	#7
machgsxr speed-olic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,027 Trader Rating: (9)	I have an oil cooler, but it look's a little different than that one. Same function though just different design. It's on the driver's side of the block if that help's to tell you where to look to see.