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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Petrus on June 4, 2022, 11:14

Title: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Petrus on June 4, 2022, 11:14
Found something which looks idéal for here with chilly nights/mornings and überhot days: A sandwich plate for the oil filter:

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Listed as for
Toyota Celica T-Sport 2000-2006
– Toyota Corolla T-Sport 2002-2005
– Toyota Corolla T-Sport Compressor 2005-2007
– Toyota MR2 Roadster 1999-2005
– Lotus Elise 111R 2004-2006
– Lotus Elise R 2006-2010
– Lotus Elise SC 2008-2010
– Lotus Exige 2004-2008
– Lotus Exige S 2006-2013
– Lotus Exige 260 Cup 2011-2013
– Lotus 2-Eleven 2007-2010

but cannot find it ánywhere.
You guys familiar with it?
Title: Re: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 4, 2022, 12:38
Standard fit on UK 2s.
Title: Re: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Petrus on June 4, 2022, 12:57
Quote from: Call the midlife! on June  4, 2022, 12:38Standard fit on UK 2s.

Thanks.
What is the correct name so I can find one?
Title: Re: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Call the midlife! on June 4, 2022, 14:04
Ironically the BGB makes no mention of it in the diagrams, doesn't appear in them so no reference to it in there.
Title: Re: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Carolyn on June 4, 2022, 14:12
@Petrus:  It needs the correct cylinder head (with extra coolant port) to accommodate the plumbing.  Toyota refers to it as 'oil heater' as it helps  the oil  to warm up quicker.
Title: Re: Oil cooler/ heat exchanger
Post by: Petrus on June 4, 2022, 14:16
Ok, I get it. Stands to reason. Was already wondering about where to hook up the coolant hoses to.

The Toyota description is exactly why I would most like it.

Appearantñy not an option then?

On the other hand, could perhaps detour the hose towards the throttle body.