KV6 Engine Oil Cooler - Is it actually required? - Page 3

kaiser · 15th May 2019, 18:40

I think I used the fittings on the pipes I brought to them, and they just took them off, fitted them to the hose and crimped the fittings! But darn if I can remember!

But seriously, how unusual can these be???

Rsnail · 15th May 2019, 19:11

And why exactly when bridging the oil side it wouldn't leak oil in coolant anymore, but when bridging the coolant it still would? And also what do you mean with "no, not on it's own"?

ricebridge · 15th May 2019, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser

I think I used the fittings on the pipes I brought to them, and they just took them off, fitted them to the hose and crimped the fittings! But darn if I can remember!

But seriously, how unusual can these be???

Apparently quite.

kaiser · 21st May 2019, 12:16

By chance I came across the old oil pipes between the cooler and the pump.
Each is missing the fitting one end, so that is what I used. The old fittings on a new HP pipe.

oruba · 11th February 2020, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser

By chance I came across the old oil pipes between the cooler and the pump.
Each is missing the fitting one end, so that is what I used. The old fittings on a new HP pipe.

Hi buddy, you bypassed the oil cooler, is everything ok?

kaiser · 12th February 2020, 05:45

Perfect!

oruba · 3rd May 2024, 00:34

I closed the oil outlet and inlet holes on the oil pump with bolts.
I didn't do it by adding the pipes together like you did.
Does anyone claim that closing the oil outlet and inlet holes will have a negative effect?

xsport · 3rd May 2024, 13:13

No it does not. They are only a port . If anything the pressure will be better , as it then is all directed without bypass... Did mine years ago .. The coolers may be ok for towing and a lot warmer climates, but here in the uk , not really necessary . The auto box on the kv6 does have a temperature limiter for the box inside , that allows only basic use , once the box gets too hot . After cooling down it reverts back to normal operation. I experienced it once after some ... shall we say "spirited driving " .. on a very warm day , and maybe the cooler would have helped keep the engine/box cooler .. but doubtful ..

oruba · 3rd May 2024, 18:27

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Originally Posted by xsport

No it does not. They are only a port . If anything the pressure will be better , as it then is all directed without bypass... Did mine years ago .. The coolers may be ok for towing and a lot warmer climates, but here in the uk , not really necessary . The auto box on the kv6 does have a temperature limiter for the box inside , that allows only basic use , once the box gets too hot . After cooling down it reverts back to normal operation. I experienced it once after some ... shall we say "spirited driving " .. on a very warm day , and maybe the cooler would have helped keep the engine/box cooler .. but doubtful ..

........Thanks

15th May 2019, 18:40	#21
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I think I used the fittings on the pipes I brought to them, and they just took them off, fitted them to the hose and crimped the fittings! But darn if I can remember! But seriously, how unusual can these be??? __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

21st May 2019, 12:16	#24
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	By chance I came across the old oil pipes between the cooler and the pump. Each is missing the fitting one end, so that is what I used. The old fittings on a new HP pipe. __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

12th February 2020, 05:45	#26
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Perfect! __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

3rd May 2024, 00:34	#27
oruba Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maltepe-İstanbul Posts: 56 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Oil cooler cancel I closed the oil outlet and inlet holes on the oil pump with bolts. I didn't do it by adding the pipes together like you did. Does anyone claim that closing the oil outlet and inlet holes will have a negative effect?

15th May 2019, 19:11	#22
Rsnail Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2015 Location: Essen (Oldenburg), Germany Posts: 626 Thanks: 59 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	And why exactly when bridging the oil side it wouldn't leak oil in coolant anymore, but when bridging the coolant it still would? And also what do you mean with "no, not on it's own"?

3rd May 2024, 13:13	#28
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	No it does not. They are only a port . If anything the pressure will be better , as it then is all directed without bypass... Did mine years ago .. The coolers may be ok for towing and a lot warmer climates, but here in the uk , not really necessary . The auto box on the kv6 does have a temperature limiter for the box inside , that allows only basic use , once the box gets too hot . After cooling down it reverts back to normal operation. I experienced it once after some ... shall we say "spirited driving " .. on a very warm day , and maybe the cooler would have helped keep the engine/box cooler .. but doubtful ..