what about your number 4 idea, under the front of the vehicle, with an inline pump to keep the pressure up? sudhir On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 10:28 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Up for your scrutiny my oil cooler ideas. All points of view are welcome. > > Background: I have a 112hp dj-code WBX in my '84 Westy which means it > my camper no longer has to slow down when climbing hills on the > interstate. With the extra power comes extra heat which I'd like to > control to extend the life of my wonderful engine. Also, my family > comprises of 2 adults and 3 kids, which means I'll be hauling the > optional center seat and my small trailer. > > Considered cooler type: > http://www.jcwhitney.com/wcsstore/jcwhitney/images/imagecache/G_10855G_CL_1.jpg > > 1. Mounting a small oil cooler in the place of the a/c compressor. > I'd mount it to the a/c bracket where it would get some air from air > duct on the left side of the engine bay where my two ECUs currently > reside. Small fans optional. Downside is more heat in the engine bay > around town. > > 2. My other consideration is mounting it under the left side of the > engine just under the pushrod tin where it would be out in the air > stream about level with oil pan. Maybe removing the pushrod tin would > give me more room and the oil cooler would "protect" the tubes > instead. No fans for this option. > > 3. A third option is behind the left rear wheel with a shield from > rocks, either in the wheel well or just behind it. Downside is mud > potentially clogging the cooler. > > 4. Mount in the front of radiator or under front of the vehicle for > best air flow. Downside is long oil lines and potential drop in > pressure, although I have seen some Vanagons use this setup. Oil > changes would also be a problem since not all oil could be drained > from the system without loosening oil fittings. > > Mounting them behind taillight is not an option as I have two ECUs on > the left and the air intake on the right. > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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