Oil cooler re-install
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Oil cooler re-install
Howdy, following up on an oil filter removal boo boo, which removed the oil cooler instead of the filter on my 1987 z52.
What's the specs for the cooler tube install? Nothing found in FSM. My initial guess is white soft sealant and about 20 ish lbs of torque, but not very confident with this.
Anyone have better specs or know better?
What's the specs for the cooler tube install? Nothing found in FSM. My initial guess is white soft sealant and about 20 ish lbs of torque, but not very confident with this.
Anyone have better specs or know better?
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Maybe some kind of locktite or something? Otherwise, highly likely the same next filter change, one or the other loosens.
The gasket on the cooler is thicker than the filter, might take a little more torque?
The gasket on the cooler is thicker than the filter, might take a little more torque?
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Some year FSM mention 13 lb. ft. for cooler. Your situation I'd think is maybe the result of mounting the oil filter "dry" and over tightening. Lube the filter sealing ring and tighten appropriately.
As mentioned 'no sealer' and since you've the OE 'thicker' gasket I'd say you're all set.
As mentioned 'no sealer' and since you've the OE 'thicker' gasket I'd say you're all set.
