Dave, with the oil cooler set up you are planning to use, are you going to
un hook the factory oil to coolant cooler as well?

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Apr 2, 2014 11:13 PM, "David Moyal" <moyald@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to all who responded to my question re: adding an oil cooler to my
> AAZ turbodiesel conversion.
> DM&FS suggested mounting the cooler below oil sump level to prevent
> drainback. Since the lines start from an adaptor above the oil filter
> mount, I don't think drainback will be an issue
> Ralph M, I think we're dealing with the same issue: a 1.9 L engine in a
> cooling system designed for a 1.5. I started out thinking I'd add water
> cooling capacity, but there's not much space up front and the cooling
> system is already a little sketchy with long hose runs, etc. I think oil
> cooling may do the trick. You don't need to change sensors to "match" your
> new 185F thermostat. But I don't think the thermostat is going to solve
> your problem either.
> I'm gonna try to keep it simple, use a thermostatic adaptor plate and a
> cooler sized close to the opening of the vent into the engine compartment.
> If I need to add a fan (relays, sensors, etc) I can do it later.
> One dumb question: On oil changes, do the hoses and oil cooler drain out
> the oil filter housing when the oil filter is removed? could be messy.
> The List is a rich resource. Thanks, all. David
> '83 Westy diesel AAZ
> '61 BMW R69S
> And assorted other old metal
>