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Subject:Re: Oil cooler removal questions
From:Ben huot
Date:Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:11:29 -0500

>>>Question is- when I go to replace the o ring<when I pull the cooler off,
will it puke antifreeze all over?I cant tell from the Bently if this is
gonna be a problem- but I would sure like to know before I do it!!!
Thanks in advance! Brian>>>>>

Messy and dirty like hell, of course coolant and oil (for sure) will be
spilled if you unplug the 2 cooler hoses, but like Matthew said, if your are
able to get the threaded pipe (like a bolt but with thread at each end)
loose, you won't have to detach the 2 small hose, BUT, and i say a big but
HERE!!!!
Those 2 little coolant hoses, check them carefuly! They are a pain in the
butt to reach and are well known for failure.

http://www.benplace.com/oil_cooler.htm
http://www.benplace.com/engine/water_pump_step56.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/engine/cleaning_pump.jpg

Cheers.
Ben

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