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Old 12-18-2010, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by porkface View Post
to the original poster-it is not an oil heater, it's an oil COOLER. do not block it off. it has a job to do. good luck, chuck.
M103 engines don't use it.
Oil works better if its hotter, synthetics are happy up to 150deg c.

We just finished removing the heat exchanger and fitted a 6mm plate under the cover and the oil pressure is fine.

If you're adamant you want an oil cooler then fit a common air to liquid cooler.
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