Able to re-use stock oil coolers? - LotusTalk

CircuitTested · 01-25-2013, 03:03 PM

One of my winter projects was replacing the oil line fittings so I pulled the front clam and decided to replace all lines w/-10AN lines and fittings. I was hoping to keep the stock coolers, and I got 3/4 fittings off off but the fourth ended up stripping the male BSP port on the drivers side cooler. Anyone able to re-use them or is this pretty common? Ended up purchasing two new coolers which stinks.

No one has found a suitable true -10AN cooler with the awkward connection configuration of the stockers, correct?

Thomasio · 01-26-2013, 09:33 AM

Stripping or breaking the fittings seems to be a common problem. FYI - Robert Konick (British Racing Group) has a pair in stock as of right now.

GSXtasy · 01-26-2013, 09:44 AM

The stock oil coolers are inefficient bull**** and overpriced.

Now that you've replaced the fittings, you're better off with one superior oil cooler.

01-25-2013, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
CircuitTested Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 25	Able to re-use stock oil coolers? One of my winter projects was replacing the oil line fittings so I pulled the front clam and decided to replace all lines w/-10AN lines and fittings. I was hoping to keep the stock coolers, and I got 3/4 fittings off off but the fourth ended up stripping the male BSP port on the drivers side cooler. Anyone able to re-use them or is this pretty common? Ended up purchasing two new coolers which stinks. No one has found a suitable true -10AN cooler with the awkward connection configuration of the stockers, correct?

01-26-2013, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Thomasio ReallyLightStuff.com Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,179	Stripping or breaking the fittings seems to be a common problem. FYI - Robert Konick (British Racing Group) has a pair in stock as of right now. __________________ 07 SY Exige RLS (304 bhp, Dynapack Chassis Dyno) RLS Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 2.9" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel > sold to a rugby player! < .. Lotus Elise & Exige Parts .. RLS Discussion Links on LT ..Chimera Wisconsin Milwaukee Traffic Speeding Ticket Lawyer Attorney It is quicker to e-mail (PM fills up fast!): sales [ a t ] reallylightstuff [ d o t ] com

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01-26-2013, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSXtasy Mini Racer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 303	The stock oil coolers are inefficient bull**** and overpriced. Now that you've replaced the fittings, you're better off with one superior oil cooler.

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