Stu
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quote: Originally posted by AK
Stu - what temps (celc or farnh) do you see when just out for a leasurly drive?
Running 10W40 I see about 90C when just cruising around, with 15W50 that jumps to about 95C. Highest peak I have had is 110C but I reckon if Id have carried on driving like I was that was well on for 120C.
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AK
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think i obly see around 180F most of the time.... thats about 80C i think
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Stu_22
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C20XE sandwich plate is what I have for my oil cooler system on my 1.6
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broster
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stu, cheers for that, you have some pipes made up? where?
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RobHayes
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once you've got it done i will require the info for mine. providing it works nicely etc
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Stu_22
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James got the hoses made up for me I think it was at Pirtek
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broster
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ahh yes i remember him saying that
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Corsa E-Tec
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http://www.mathijssentechnics.nl/main.php?View=page&nid=910&hid=1
pipes
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broster
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corsa e-tec, be cheaper to get them made up at pirtek to be honest ,cant see it costing that much..... and they will have the exact sizes i want
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James R
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Yep I did it first ages ago, I was seeing temps over 125+ and killed my big ends as a result.
get th elater 20XE plate as you can easily tap a 1/8NPFT (or whaever it is) for the oil temp sensor, they aren't thermostat ones, but you'll not get cold temps unless a) driving like a pussy b)goign 3miles to shops
Pirtek ones you'll be looking at the sharp end of £100-120 for them in steel braides PTFE jobs, but are gurantee'd. Come see how mines set up when you get down for plug cover,
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5chaap2k
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa E-Tec
http://www.mathijssentechnics.nl/main.php?View=page&nid=910&hid=1
pipes
u dont need M tech for oil cooller shit :/
mocal etc make pipe-sets as well
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James R
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better to use 45deg bend off the sandwich and 90's off the cooler.
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PaulW
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lookin good man surely the fitting of this isnt what the special tool was for which you sent me a pic of is it?? will be sorting myself one of these out soon enough during my build...
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broster
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the special tool was used for the alternator bodging lol! youll be proud of that hahaha
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Stu_22
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Yes 45deg off the s. plate other wise the rad fan gets in the way
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broster
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stu any pics of where you have mounted yours?
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Stu_22
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Stu
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Looks good that Stu! Like it was made for it!!!

Ps. make sure you put the oil filter back on before you start her!!!
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Jambo
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how smart does that job look
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AK
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wheres the crash bar though
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Corsa E-Tec
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looks good Stu_22, thanks for the advice
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Stu_22
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Thank for the comment does look as good now. Wiring everywhere and the manfold paint gone.
Binned the crash bar I have a roll cage
Dont forget the manifold (not red any more) is a bargin at the moment on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8029774807&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
[Edited on 19-01-2006 by Stu_22]
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broster
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looks similar to how im mounting mine....
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