oil cooler mounting

Doghouse · Post by **Doghouse** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:28 pm

Any suggestions out there about mounting and tightening the doghouse syle cooler & adapter i.e., keep the rubber grommets dry? light coat of grease? And, what about the nut torque?
I really don't want any more leaks from this area. (ps long block installation).
Thanks

Post by **sparkmaster1** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:31 pm

You should install them dry or with a touch of oil to keep them in place. Torque on the 6mm? I just tighten them down to about that much. That's one of those that after doing it for 26+ years you just do it by feel. I'm sure someone can give you the correct torque spec. Tim

Post by **Marc** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:52 pm

sparkmaster1 wrote:...Torque on the 6mm? I just tighten them down to about that much....

I think almost everyone does. Most torque wrenches won't go low enough (you'd need 5-7lb-ft). I've got an inch-pound t'wrench I haven't taken out of the package yet - if I did, I'd use 55-60lb-in for a spec on m6x1.0 fasteners....

gordon s · Post by **gordon s** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 3:19 am

Are their any spacers or washers between the cooler and adaptor
to keep from smashing the seal

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 7:02 am

A ton of spacers came out from everywhere!
I was told only one flat washer is to be under the (wavy) lock washer under each mounting nut.
The new/old longblock case is a type 3 and has 6mm stud size cooler mounting. I now have to drill the case ears to 8mm and tap the case for an 8mm stud to mount the cooler stand! What frustration. What a hobby!