The first time I ever drove a car with an oil temperature gauge I was surprised how long it took to get to operating temperature.

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Maybe this is one of the reasons the Oil Temp is so High:" I will say this average oil temperature is 212°F, the boiling point of water" From Bob the Oil Guys site.

This implies that if the Oil is kept cooler it is possible for Water To build up in the Oil.

Motor Oil 101 - Bob is the Oil Guy

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

The current plan is to use a custom oil pan and notch the crossmember for clearance and use the stock oil filter housing so this question will likely no longer be an issue.


Thanks to all for their good thinking and comments. It has been illuminating!.)

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

ive currently got no oil thermostat plumbed in on my van, and the biggest thing I notice is the whole engine seems to run a little cooler, more around 160-170F, where formerly it ran 180-190 typically. Its hard to specifically place this on the oil system, as the radiator is slightly larger, but it could have an impact.

I figured it was ok as without the stock oil filter im missing a large volume sump of oil, the volume of which exceeds my aftermarket cooler and lines, so I didn't think it would run over cool. I don't have an oil temp gauge yet though

I did buy an external oil thermostat that has JIC fittings on it, so it would be pretty easy to sort of make the stock arrangement all aftermarket parts and spaghetti if you absolutely need to

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