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How to test an Oil cooler

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This is simple enough to do.

What is needed
Hose clamps
Screwdriver
Some hose to fit the oil cooler
Bucket with water
Compressed air sorce thats regulated ( Leak down tester will work)

Start by removing the sandwich oil cooler from the engine.
Clean as needed.
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Attach hoses, one for air feed, block the other off.
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Take bucket of water
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Drop oil cooler in the bucket of water.
Regulate compressed air to 25-35psi
Look for bubbles.
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No bubbles = cooler is good, install with new o ring and torque to spec.
DO NOT over torque, this will crush the sandwich plate and cause water and oil to mix.

See a stream of bubbles, cooler is bad, Replace.

Done.
 

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