J-ME 10 Posted March 27, 2013 How do I go about getting rid of the daft water cooled oil and convert it to an oil cooler radiator? I guess I have to get a different sandwich plate, but what do I do with the temp and pressure sensors?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattPc 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Curious to why would you want to to get rid of the oil/water cooler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J-ME 10 Posted March 27, 2013 Pretty sure it's leaking lol, there is mayo in expansion bottle but not in the oil, and I'm pretty sure it's that, my mate had loads of problems with his on his mk2 rocco just trying to eliminate things, and the oil always seems to run a bit hotter on the mfa, I am having coolant loss but that's ending up on the ground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 27, 2013 Could be worse, mine died on the A38 on my Golf3 a couple of years ago, causing HG failure. Was fine one minute, gone the next! :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Im sure there is a mocal kit with a short bolt you can buy that deletes the heat exchanger..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Or buy a new febi one for about 40 quid like I've done. Runs loads cooler than before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwcompact 10 Posted March 27, 2013 If you have any doubts about a possible leak in the oil cooler, you ought to check it out/replace it immediately. Mine failed big time on my Mk 2 scirocco without warning- cooling system full of oil and engine bay covered in oil/water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted March 27, 2013 Don't delete it, they are very efficient and help warm the engine up too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Or buy a new febi one for about 40 quid like I've done. Runs loads cooler than before. Any more details on this mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattPc 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Eurocarparts sell the for £30.60, could even try the dealers on the rare occasion that they come up trumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted March 28, 2013 here you go fella http://www.vwspares.co.uk/corrado_oil_system.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted May 6, 2013 My febi heat exchanger has been working great, oil temps have gone from 120 to around 104 - 106. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted May 6, 2013 I take thats on a spiritred run? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted May 6, 2013 The 120 wasn't! I noted that on way to MOT station 2 mile up the road... The lower temps are on a spirited drive after I replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites