Mounting the NEW OEM oil cooler

[65bug]

Hey guys,
      Ahhh, finally Friday! I worked my butt off this week. I want to install my cooler and have forgotten a few things.
     I have the doghouse cooler w/ adapter. I have the two o-rings for it. Is there a recommended torque when bolting to the block??
     I will look through my manuals as well.

Thanks

[John P]

Yes - I forget the number off the top of my head, but it's very low. The mistake most people make is to over tighten it, which causes it to leak.

I've had good luck with the following technique:

1. Clean everything REALLY well.
2. Apply a small amount of Gasgacinch to both the seals, cooler and case. Less is more.
3. Allow to "tack-up" per instructions.
4. Install, being careful of the alignment.
5. Apply Loctite blue to the threads.
6. Slowly and evenly torque down all nuts evenly to spec.
7. Ensure that factory foam strip is on the passenger-side outside edge of the cooler so that air is forced through the cooler (and not around it).
7. Carefully install fan shroud so as not to "torque" the cooler.

In 25 years I've never had a leaky cooler using this technique.

My 1.5 cents.

JP

[65bug]

John,
  Thanks for the help! After a little experience under my belt I want to make sure everything is just right! I know I just tightened it down last time. I was careful, but getting first hand info from you helps confirm things in my head!
    Thats a real bitch once that thing starts leaking! Your pulling the whole motor out again!
    Any o-rings better then others? With all this China, Mexico, Taiwan etc you never know what you are getting!
Thank you

[Bruce Tweddle]

Any o-rings better then others?

Elring German, or genuine VW of Mexico.

[65bug]

Bruce,
    Your like SPIDERMAN!!!! You pop in to save the day, then you disappear to not be heard from again for weeks...........

THANKS!