Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:57:46 -0500
Reply-To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
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Trust me, it is bigger. I don't have one in front of me, but you might try
calling the vendor. I'm sure he would be happy to measure one for you and
give you the physical dimensions.
>From: "Vanagon man" <vgonman@msn.com>
>To: "Bruce Nadig" <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>,<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Subject: Re: Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
>Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:31:47 -0400
>
>It appears that the shock is being bypassed for the
>new.....................The new one does not look any
>larger................what is the real data on this thing?
>
>
>Adam P
>81 Westy "The Brick "
>70 Single Cab "Whitey"
>74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
>73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
>1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
>75 Campmobile "for sale'
>Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bruce Nadig" <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:41 PM
>Subject: Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
>
>
> > Install this oil cooler the next time you are performing an oil and
>filter
> > change. Remove your oil filter. Carefully clamp the coolant lines that
>run
> > into and out of the stock oil cooler/heat exchanger (this can be done
>with
>a
> > pair of needle nose vise grips - just be careful, you only want to stop
>the
> > flow of coolant, not crush the hose). Remove the threaded stud/oil pipe
>(as
> > seen in the picture) and slide it off. Remove hose clamps from coolant
>lines
> > at the oil cooler/heat exchanger. Take coolant lines off of stock oil
> > cooler/heat exchanger. Put new oil cooler/heat exchanger in place.
>Thread
> > new, longer threaded stud/oil pipe into place. Attach coolant lines with
> > hose clamps. Remove your clamps from the coolant lines. Screw on your
>new
> > oil filter. The kit even includes a new seal ring for your oil drain
>plug.
> > Once your oil and filter change is completed you will probably need to
>bleed
> > the cooling system. In a nut shell, that is it. Pretty straightforward.
>If
> > you have any other questions I'm sure that the Dieselgeek folks could
>help
> > you.
> >
> > >From: <rubatoguy@mindspring.com>
> > >Reply-To: rubatoguy@mindspring.com
> > >To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >Subject: Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
> > >Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:22:29 -0400
> > >
> > >It is not clear from the website how this oilcooler installs. Can you
> > >provide
> > >the details?
> > >
> > >Todd
> > >'88 Westy
> > >
> > >On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 13:29:34 -0500 Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > >wrote:
> > >
> > >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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