Is my oil cooler done? There are threads left, but are there enough?

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

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1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

I'd try and find a used one.

Remember to slather the threads in anti-seize.

Thanks Lance. I'm off to post in the parts forum. If you know of an available one, let me know.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

have you ever driven the TD?

I'm afraid to change my cooler lines.. one has like a tiny wear spot... eeeeeeee

I don't remember anymore. It's been on jackstands since January. I'm finally able to spend some time on it again. Unfortunately, I just added to my list.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

here is a thread that might help, JBAJ007 has a part# for MB screwed nipples to save the oil cooler.

www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=104244

Charlie ☺

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I second the screwed nipple suggestion. I have one on my lower oil cooler fitting, and it's working great. $5 at the dealer. I bought 4 and have some left.

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Bob
'82 300D Petrol B-G Metallic

Can anyone who has a picture please post the picture/s!

Did you also need to drill and tap before the nipple was installed?

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The Don continues to drive on worn cooler lines. Would somebody in FL go and backhand him?

When my lines were replaced, I could almost feel the hypertension drain out of me.

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1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Sorry, lost my pictures. I did take the cooler to a machine shop to drill and tap. They charged me $30. Total investment was about $35.

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Bob
'82 300D Petrol B-G Metallic

I read thread concerning the installation of the repair nipples and you needed "The thread tap size is 18mm by 1.5mm. The drill size for the pilot hole is 21/32 inches, I don't know the metric equivalent." And, the member went on to say it took more time to clean out the metal chips from inside the cooler than it did to replace the nipples.
If you put thick Hi-temp grease in the flutes (grooves) of the drill and tap most of the metal chips will get trapped in the grease and make the cleanup easier.
Also good news is that all the oil comming back from the oil cooler has to go through the oil filter.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

huh huh, nipples

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Cool idea, thanks Charlie. I looked for the bit and tap and the best price I could find was about $30. I'll have to call around and see what a local shop will charge to handle it.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Are 2 heads better than one?
After reading the description of the repair "Nipples" they sound a lot like the double "Nipples" that are down there at the bottom of the oil filter housing that the cooler hoses attatch to. If I ever get back to the Pick-A-Part type yard I will take one off and see if the thread size matches the description.
Or dose some one have an extra housing hanging around they could pull one off of and see if the thread size is the same.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I lost an engine to a blown oil cooler line. It isn't worth skimping on.

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