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Lil bastard 07-21-2011 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jager
I’m going to replace the oil cooler on my 01 tomorrow. It’s the original cooler, let’s see how it looks after 213,000 miles.
OUCH! WHY are you replacing the oil cooler (heat exchanger in Porsche parlance)???

Just replace the gasket... along with the oil and coolant.

Cheers!

san rensho 07-22-2011 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jager
I’m going to replace the oil cooler on my 01 tomorrow. It’s the original cooler, let’s see how it looks after 213,000 miles.
If you have the base model, consider replacing the cooler with the highe capacty S cooler. see http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29627&highlight=oil+cooler

Jager 07-22-2011 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
OUCH! WHY are you replacing the oil cooler (heat exchanger in Porsche parlance)???

Just replace the gasket... along with the oil and coolant.

Cheers!
Now you tell me… I replaced the unit today. The oil cooler (heat exchanger) seems to be very well built so I doubt there are many failures with them. On the other hand, the seals were showing some signs of deterioration. The old seals were pliable but while rubbing them between my fingers they were crumbling (see photo). At least I feel better now :dance:


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