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oil cooler orientation - Magenta Sunset - 28-12-2015
not sure which tread to post this in.
So, having got a s/h cooler I was wondering which way up I should mount it;
hose unions to the top, or hose unions to the bottom?
not sure which way is best for future oil changes.
RE: oil cooler orientation - adam b - 28-12-2015
Mine is side on lol
RE: oil cooler orientation - Magenta Sunset - 28-12-2015
that could settle all arguments 
RE: oil cooler orientation - Toms306 - 28-12-2015
You'll need to add sideways to the poll now.
Is it being mounted lower than the sandwich plate? If so, it won't drain back to the sump for oil changes anyway. If not, unions down would be good. But does leave the opportunity for minor union leaks on the drive while parked.
RE: oil cooler orientation - Magenta Sunset - 28-12-2015
(28-12-2015, 10:16 PM)Toms306 Wrote: You'll need to add sideways to the poll now.
Is it being mounted lower than the sandwich plate? If so, it won't drain back to the sump for oil changes anyway. If not, unions down would be good. But does leave the opportunity for minor union leaks on the drive while parked.
until I get the front off, I only know I want to mount it in front of the air-con
(looks like I cannot change the poll :/ )
RE: oil cooler orientation - cully - 29-12-2015
updated the poll for you
fitted mine with fittings to the top
reason....
no airlocks
ease of fitting at centre of the rad
RE: oil cooler orientation - Niall - 29-12-2015
Mines with fittings at the top behind the radiator. Leaves a very short hose run which is nice.
RE: oil cooler orientation - Magenta Sunset - 29-12-2015
(29-12-2015, 09:28 AM)cully Wrote: updated the poll for you
fitted mine with fittings to the top
reason....
no airlocks
ease of fitting at centre of the rad
thanks for doing that Cully
