Here is the thread I was thinking about with the pictures. first post.

www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=232734

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks for the hints and for the link - yeah, I can see how JB Weld can ensure a good seal - will take that route. With JB Weld as a sealer I probably won't even bother with the crush copper washer.

Will let ya know how it goes. THx

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

I got the leaks taken care of using JB Weld - I disassembled it all, degreased it well - I sealed the threads with JBWeld and re-assembled. Worked fine - no leaks. Got the car on the road for a short test drive - no problems - cool.

TOday I drove to work - about 22 miles, so I got the engine good and hot. I popped the hood in the parking lot just to be sure. No leaks, which is good, but the oil cooler was only luke warm?! Was expecting it to be really warm after a hard 20+ mile drive at speed limit. Does that seem normal?!

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

Anybody know if the oil cooler normally gets pretty warm or if it stays cool like that even after a drive... I'm a little concerned about it....

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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K

Carefully feel the differance in temp between the upper and lower Hose. The lower one being the hot Oil in and the upper being cooler Oil going out.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

There is a thermostat in the oil filter housing regulating the oil flow to the cooler depending on oil temp. middle of winter in Minnisota, or middle of summer in death valley makes a difference.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

My oil cooler is usually almost too hot to touch after a 20+ minute highway drive....no matter where I touch it!

I'd say the T-stat might not be opening all the way, or maybe the engine is running too cool to begin with? Whats the coolant temp getting up to?

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'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)