2G 90 Air to Oil Cooler Inspection?

[spyderdrifter]

Hey all, I went browsing through the slavage yard today and managed to pick up some parts I need, as well as some I don't, but might want to use. I pulled a stock external oil cooler from a '90 Laser RS. It looked fine, and for $10.00, I figured it's a good find if usable, if not, was only $10. I was talking to a frined about it and he mentioned looking for metal shavings and such, which I didn't think about. How can I go about inspecting the cooler beyond the obvious visual checks?

 

[Bud92gsx]

You could fill it, make sure it doesnt leak when there is no pressure..That would help narrow it down if its gonna be good or not..

Just like a used radiator..Make sure it dont leak when there is no pressure.You have a good idea if it's legit.

 

[spyderdrifter]

What about getting all the metal shavings out if there's any present? I read about that being nearly impossible.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Metal shavings should have went into the oil filter.

But you could again fill it, shake it up good, and let gravity make the metal shavings come out of the in or out line...Then the oil filter should trap most of the shavings..If there even is any, you dont know, that car could have started..

 

[spyderdrifter]

Awesome. Sounds great. I'll give it a shot.

 

[BogusSVO]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/452611-how-test-oil-cooler.html#post153148764

To check for shavings, fill with some, gas/alcohol/break cleaner, shake for a little bit and pour onto a clean rag/paper towel.

 

[spyderdrifter]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/452611-how-test-oil-cooler.html#post153148764

To check for shavings, fill with some, gas/alcohol/break cleaner, shake for a little bit and pour onto a clean rag/paper towel.

I did read your link prior to posting this, but I have the mini-radiator looking external core
. Figured it'd be very similar process.

 

[BogusSVO]

It would be. for both.

 

[DAO 1950]

I'm probably stating the obvious here but if you want to use that oil cooler you will also need to get the oil filter housing to go with it. If the cooler was only $10 I would probably go back and get the filter housing off the same car.

 

[spyderdrifter]

I pulled the OFH with it. Paid for it all as one unit.

 

[bigbird94]

You got a good deal if thats the case

 

[Bud92gsx]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/452611-how-test-oil-cooler.html#post153148764

To check for shavings, fill with some, gas/alcohol/break cleaner, shake for a little bit and pour onto a clean rag/paper towel.

Thats awsome,thanks for the link..