Before you spend the time and money to install an oil cooler, install an oil
temp gauge and see if you really need one.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jessica
> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 3:51 PM
> To: Datsun-Roadsters List
> Subject: Oil Cooler Setup
>
>
> Since our temperatures here in NC are hovering around 96 degrees,
> I am toying
> with the idea of purchasing an oil cooler. I have located a cooler and a
> sandwich plate that has a built-in thermostat. However, when I
> read through
> the Datsun Roadster Manuel, I read the following:
>
> An auxiliary oil cooler setup is available that takes filtered
> oil out of the
> engine and through a cooling radiator before it circulates
> through the system.
> The oil cooler adds about 1 extra quart of oil to the system to fill the
> cooler unit and hoses. Because of the drop in oil pressure
> associated with
> the extra distance and the resistance of the oil cooler, the oil
> pump pressure
> relief valve should be shimmed to boost the oil pressure.
>
> Any suggestions or advice?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>
> Ivin
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