Bought my car in England, way back in 1969. Also picked up one of these
things from University Motors (where John Twist learned his trade...).
They work. Simply a blocking sleeve over the oil cooler. You know it
works when you forget to take it off and the temps warm up - and your
oil pressure is 10-20 lbs less than normal when hot.
I used this thing in Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska - even in Northern
Virginia in the coldest weather.
Bill
Tab Julius wrote:
>
> I just got this in my mailbox from Jeff Zorn at LBCarCo.
>
> Has anyone on the list tried this? Is it for real, or not really worth the
> effort?
>
> And what does he mean, "won't cool again till spring"? Does he mean, the
> cooler won't kick in again until spring?
>
> -----------
> Our FEATURED PRODUCT for the rest of January is the OIL COOLER SHROUD. OK,
> OK, so what is an Oil Cooler Shroud? It is a great little cover for your oil
> cooler that BMC came up with years ago for cool and cold weather driving and
> was used quite widely in the UK. Here in the States folks were not that
> aware of this dealer option.
>
> The Oil Cooler Shroud is a plastic and foam rubber shield that snaps right
> over your oil cooler so that it won't cool again till spring. WHY?
>
> 1. You don't want your Oil Cooling System operating while you LBC is trying
> to WARM up. The water/coolant system is smarter, having a thermostat valve
> to keep it from cooling until (if) normal operating temperature is reached.
> With the Oil Cooler Shroud in place your car will warm up faster and stay
> warmer during your drive, and your oil will do its job lubricating, much
> better.
>
> 2. Your poor undersized LBC Heater Core needs all the hot water/coolant it
> can get. It doesn't operate on hot oil. Stop giving away heat that needs to
> be on your cold feet!!! The Oil Cooler Shroud will HELP! Just ask any
> mechanic.
>
> Bottom Line! If you drive your LBC in cool or cold weather, and have an OIL
> Cooler then BUY this Product! Guess what! During for the rest of January,
> you can buy this neat item for only $9.95. The regular retail is $14.95 so
> you save $5.00. Now how is the for a HOT SAVINGS on a COOL Product!!
> Through January 31st ONLY.
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