Hello List,

This is my input on the oil cooler bit. I have one installed on my van, one
from autotech, with the thermostat equipped sandwhich adapter. Its a 10 row
cooler and I mounted it onthe backside of the storage area below the rear
bench. I know you're sayig there isn't much direct airflow there, but the
cooler works anyways, as a big heatsink. Also about the oil temperature, I
think there is an ideal temperature to run the oil at, and it might be
different for different oils. I don't know if I am correct, but I think
there is a temperature at which the oil adheres best to the metal in your
engine and provides peak protection. I don't know exactly what it is for
each oil, but I am guessing it is a 20-30 degree celsius range, that would
make sense, since trying to maintain a mroe acute range would be difficult.
Anyways, if anyone wants input on mounting an oil cooler I will be glad to
help.

Joseph Tu
90 Vanagon - with some performance mods

----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 10:50 AM
Subject: Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?

> Eric,
>
> Number one, you are totally off base in regards to not lubricating below
> 150. As long as there is flow, there is lubrication, at low temps. I also
am
> using Mobil Delvac synthetic oil, which does not break down until well in
> excess of 450 degrees. We've had this discussion before about the factory
> oil cooler (which the engine has), the problem is on long sustained climbs
> through the mountains with a load, the oil temp rises off the gauge (160
> C.), and drives the coolant temps up alson to the max, so it definitely
> needs an additional cooler.
> Thanks for your input though.
>
> Karl
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: EMZ <vw4x4@fyi.net>
> To: Karl M. <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 11:26 PM
> Subject: Re: Oil cooler: possible to use AC condenser?
>
>
> >    The best thing you can do with an oil cooler/heater is keep the
> > oil the same temp. as the rest of the motor. This is why Vw biult a oil
> > cooler at the filter. Oil does not lubercate until it gets hot, about
150
> > deg., and it breaks down at about 300 deg. Keeping the temp. constant
> > is best.
> >
> >             Eric                   86-VW4x4
> >             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
> >             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
>