Date:         Sat, 24 Jun 1995 09:29:09 -0700 (PDT)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <des@teleport.com>
Subject:      Re: cooler up front/in back?

Robb Lightfoot writes:
> 
> I'm going to install an extra oil cooler on my Type IV 73 Westy. 
> I've had people tell me that they would install it "up front" on the front 
> beam. But to do this will require a lot of jazz I don't have. I will have to
> buy a roll of copper tubing and braze fittings on it.

DON'T install it up front!  There is no reason to do this.  You want that
puppy as close to the engine as possible to avoid oil pressure problems and
minimize the chance of leaks.  You can mount it inside the engine
compartment and install a thermostat-controlled electric fan to force air
through it.  Best would be to route the heated air to the outside, but I
know a lot of people that don't.  Even better would be to route the heated
air into the interior as a source of heat!  Mounting it over the tranny is
a good choice as well - another listmember has done that with good results.

-David

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David Schwarze                     '73 VW Safare Custom Camper  (Da Boat)
San Diego, California, USA         '73 Capri GT 2800            (Da Beast)
e-mail: des@teleport.com           '87 Mustang Lx 5.0           (Da Sleeper)
http://www.teleport.com/~des       '93 Weber WG-50              (Da Piano)
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