fla 9 Posted June 15, 2005 had no problems at all fitting it Mine's just the heat exchanger plus two 8 inch hoses and some mounting screws off ebay, so i need all the other parts. How did you go about fitting it then Vento_VR6,? I'd be grateful for a few guidelines, although as you mention i can't see it being too complex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Brookes 0 Posted June 15, 2005 Always found that when buying cable or pipe that you should buy twice as much as you think you need..... any excess always comes in handy at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKA-Andrew 0 Posted June 15, 2005 I had both inlet manifold off and really it was as simple as munt the cooler, fit the pipes, unscrew the old oil cooler center screw thing, insert the new one with bracket, tighten up and fill with oil. I was also replacing the plastic pipe that runs along the front of the engine to a metal one. Just remember to oil the threads before fitting so you get no leaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 12, 2006 looks the same as the kit i have ready to go on.....someone sent me a link with a how to fit instruction sheet, but I cant find the link now...arrrhhh! Heres a pic of my kit for reference Andy, do you have that installation guide for the mocal - that link doesnt work any longer? Also, did you get the extra bits from Vince for your kit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2006 I ordered my kit from Rallydesign in Kent. Saved 50quid, but i seem to have the same problem as the rest of you. My threaded filter ext tube isn't long enough to run the mocal with the existing water cooler. I spoke to Matt at Thinkauto and tried to explain what the problem was, and which bit i need. He seemed a bit confused, so told him to look at pg5 in the document below. Explains all! http://64.202.180.37/files/sp1t.pdf My dad is in the process of making up som aluminium brackets to mount the cooler. In the meantime, wouldn't mind spending friday (i have the day off!) getting all the other bits on. Not sure if i'll get that threaded tube in time though, coz he mat have to order it in from the states. Do you think i'd be better off speaking to Vince? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormchargedVR6 0 Posted June 12, 2006 I ordered my kit from Rallydesign in Kent. Saved 50quid, but i seem to have the same problem as the rest of you. My threaded filter ext tube isn't long enough to run the mocal with the existing water cooler. I spoke to Matt at Thinkauto and tried to explain what the problem was, and which bit i need. He seemed a bit confused, so told him to look at pg5 in the document below. Explains all! http://64.202.180.37/files/sp1t.pdf My dad is in the process of making up som aluminium brackets to mount the cooler. In the meantime, wouldn't mind spending friday (i have the day off!) getting all the other bits on. Not sure if i'll get that threaded tube in time though, coz he mat have to order it in from the states. Do you think i'd be better off speaking to Vince? Vince has the parts you need in stock,i had the same problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Brookes 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Steve, I have taken my cooler off, due to that leak I had, you can have my threaded tube thing if you need it quick. Then just give me the one you get from vince. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 13, 2006 Cheers guys. Will speak to Vince today... Andy, if Vince has the bits in stock, i cant see why i shouldn't get them by Friday. If not, i'll be in contact. Cheers fella... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 13, 2006 I've got the long threaded extension that i can post today if needed - just PM me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 13, 2006 Just spoke to Vince and ordered the bits i need. Bit more expensive than i expected! He also recommended running a thermo sandwich plate instead of a normal one. I didn't get the thermo one, so hope it doesn't cause too much of a problem!... It now means i have a spare brand new blanking 'mushroom' if anyone needs one? It's also booked in for it's stage 2 SC remap, so i best get my finger out and get them damn thing running!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 14, 2006 Took some pics of the cooler parts i have this morning. The threaded bar with the holes - which way around should this fit? What are the holes for? I was advised that the cap removed from the standard cooler is used for the top of the sandwich plate. BTW how do i post the pics in this thread - i'd rather not start another one just for the sake of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 14, 2006 Can I see a pic? (I want to check to see what the part I have in the garage is) I think the holes are to let oil into the heat exchanger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 16, 2006 pic attached. Would appreciate some clarification of the installation. I understand that this is all that is needed and the endcap to be used is the one already fitted to the existing VR HX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 16, 2006 Cool - yep is is that bar next to the sandwich plate that I've got, anyone need one let me know... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Steve - I may need one, if I could have dibs until I check the contents of my box? :) Drop us a MSN if you're around .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 19, 2006 Steve - I may need one, if I could have dibs until I check the contents of my box? Drop us a MSN if you're around .... Sorry for delayed reply... PM sent.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted June 19, 2006 Thanks for the PM Steve - unfortunately though, a bit of a mix-up. I was talking to a different Steve (Supercharged) about the spare bar he has... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted June 19, 2006 HEHEHE common name! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 19, 2006 :lol: He he, what a numpty! Oh well, i have a spare blanking plate as per the one in the pic posted by Andy on page 1 of this thread if anyone wants it.. I do also have the short threaded bar if anyone fancies running their VR without the water/oil heat exchanger?? Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 20, 2006 :lol: spare blanking plate as per the one in the pic posted by Andy on page 1 of this thread Which bit is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 21, 2006 Which bit is that? On the 2nd to last post on pg 1 of this thread, Andy posted a pic of the blanking plate and the threaded extension.. I have a spare blanking plate which is the mushroom shaped thing (not the threaded bit!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 23, 2006 Can anyone calrify the best mocal set-up - is it better to remove the original HX or keep in circuit with the Mocal? Seem to be opinions for and against both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted June 28, 2006 Can anyone calrify the best mocal set-up - is it better to remove the original HX or keep in circuit with the Mocal? Seem to be opinions for and against both. So what do you reckon then for a VR? I would think that removing the original cooler would be the simplest option in any case? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
