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Date:         Thu, 20 Jun 96 09:31:59 PST
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From:         Jeff_Lorentzen@adventure.com
Subject:      Re[2]: 2nd Oil Cooler...


     




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Subject: Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...
Author:  douglas@bigpig.pig.net at INTERNET
Date:    6/19/96 9:20 PM


>> >Can anyone in the group find a referance to what a *HIGH* oil temp 
>>is? 
>> "How to Hot Rod your VW Engine mentions 270 as "appalling", if I 
>>remember  correctly.

     
>Got my copy off the shelf.

     
>page 89:

     
>"deplorable, but its not an uncommon condition."

     
>"275 degrees F. can be considered acceptable with a good 40 to 50 weight oil

     

     

     
     Just remember this is from how to "Hot Rod" your engine. While 
     acceptable for racing it probably isn't good for the longevity of the 
     engine. As I recall from the Berg catalog, nasty things can start to 
     happen at over 230 deg.

     
     Jeff
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