New here. Just got a 2001 986 S with 142 on the clock

[robdelorenzo]

yes....order a second mortgage, you now own a Boxster!
Just kidding, they are the so fun to drive that the occasional headache and wallet emptying are worth it!
This forum will help save you thousands of dollars, the gents on here are most helpful!

[Jamesp]

If this were mine I would not throw an oil cooler at it. I'd drain the coolant, flush the system a couple times with distilled water, and then run it up to 185 degrees with distilled water only to see if the oil returns. You'll have to watch the temp as water does not cool as well as water coolant mixture. If the oil stays gone then you have the data point that it appears to be the last person contaminated the coolant. If it comes back. I'd remove the oil cooler and pressure test it with air before buying a new one.