Date:         Wed, 14 Aug 2002 13:29:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Ultimate Oil Cooler
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Fellow Vanners,

For the ultimate "oil cooler", check out this site:
http://www.dieselgeek.com/oilcooler.htm
I know the name is Dieselgeek but they have products for all of the water
cooled VWs.

There are several things that have me sold on this oil cooler. First,
technically speaking, it isn't just an oil cooler. It is a heat exchanger.
The difference? Instead of just cooling the oil, on cold starts it also
heats the oil. It is important to get your oil up to proper operating
temperature as quickly as possible so that it can start lubricating
properly. Proper lubrication means less wear.

The second reason I am sold on this is that this is the method that the
factor uses to heat and cool the oil. On your wasserboxer look just above
the oil filter. What do you see? An oil cooler/heat exchanger unit. The
Dieselgeek oil cooler/heat exchanger is just like this only larger. That
means that it has greater heating and cooling capacity. Not only that, but
the engine coolant is better able to hold the oil at a constant temperature.

The third reason is the tidy installation you are able to achieve. No lines
running here and there. No worries about mounting locations. No fans to
worry about. Much less potential for leaks than traditional oil coolers. No
worries about the vulnerability of lines and coolers.

I have actually seen one of these coolers up close. It is built to the same
high standards the factory uses. It just offers a greater capacity. To me,
this just seems like the way to go. There are so many pluses and no minuses
that I can think of.

On the VW Vortex site ( www.vwvortex.com ) there are a lot of references to
the products offered by Dieselgeek. Everyone seems to be happy with their
products, and they have a great reputation for service.

Bruce



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