Hey guys,
Tonight while jacking the car up the jack slipped,and I dented the oil cooler up pretty bad. It doesn't seem to be leaking nor is the radiator,but I am concerned. Short of replacing it can this be bent back somehow,or should I just leave it alone if it isn't leaking?
Pics are here:
http://web.me.com/cdirado/Diradosite/RX-7-parts_.html
Thanks,
Chris
Don't do anything but be more carefull. The dented piece does not carry oil so don't mess with it.
IT should be ok Chris. I would have to look through my parts bins I may have one. I don't remember if I sold it before I moved or not.
If it isn't leaking, don't mess with it. Aluminum is renowned for surviving the mistake and failing during the fix.
I agree, leave it be. It wouldn't hurt to start looking for one as a replacement, though. You can do an aftermarket if you can't find a good used one, just keep in mind the stock setup has a thermostat inside it so the oil will warm up quickly. That means with an aftermarket you need to run an external thermostat unless you are willing to wait a while for the oil to warm up.
Check by the mounting brackets for stress cracks and ensure the hose fittings are not leaking but otherwise you should be OK
I think I may have a replacement in my vast stockpile,but for now I will just run this one,and check it periodically for leaking. I wonder if I had re-installed the belly pan if that would have saved the oil cooler from this amount of damage? I really need to get that back on there.
Chris
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