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dyvios
14-10-2010, 06:51 PM
hey guys
i just thought i'd share my oil cooler setup which i installed with you guys.
it was a sh#t fight due to lack of space but was fun doing it.
couldnt be bothered doing a diy (too lazy)
please excuse the picture quality (fone)
enjoy

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jords
14-10-2010, 07:00 PM
The fittings on the cooler should point up.

dyvios
14-10-2010, 07:05 PM
you mean the elbows should be above the cooler itself?

DLO01
14-10-2010, 07:49 PM
Does that mean the oil filter should be up side down was well? Some people actually do that too.

Its does not matter either way. Oil is viscous. Any air in the system will taken out when the oil circulates on start up.

dyvios
14-10-2010, 09:47 PM
i never was worried about air lock. it is easier to mount this way. i have seen numerous coolers being fitted this way (eg. dr honda's setup).
my old corolla's factory cooler had the same setup (from factory)
there is enough pressure for the oil to push air out. its good to see how different people have different thoughts about it