cdt oil cooler... are they a common problem.

1gp · 24th October 2010, 20:27

hi guys , anyone on here had the oil cooler fail ? its dumping small amounts of oil in the header tank . not using any water , or very little oil , no over heating problems, runs sweet . been told its poss the oil cooler ... is it a easy part to fix , as i could do without the car off the road for a long period. many thanks.

mark d3 · 24th October 2010, 20:30

no its not a common problem on our cars but coolers will play up on any vehicle if your gonna do it yourself thoroughly flush the system after its changed and top up with o.a.t available cheap from vauxhall

mamasboy · 24th October 2010, 21:10

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Originally Posted by mark d3

no its not a common problem on our cars but coolers will play up on any vehicle if your gonna do it yourself thoroughly flush the system after its changed and top up with o.a.t available cheap from vauxhall

Do you mean vauxhall main dealers have o.a.t cheap?

mark d3 · 24th October 2010, 21:11

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Originally Posted by mamasboy

Do you mean vauxhall main dealers have o.a.t cheap?

yep,i paid £9 for a gallon

92 squadron · 25th October 2010, 00:17

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Originally Posted by 1gp

hi guys , anyone on here had the oil cooler fail ? its dumping small amounts of oil in the header tank . not using any water , or very little oil , no over heating problems, runs sweet . been told its poss the oil cooler ... is it a easy part to fix , as i could do without the car off the road for a long period. many thanks.

Is your motor an auto or manual as the auto has an oil cooler in the cooling system.

Mel Dawson · 25th October 2010, 07:38

Hi 1gp,
Two days after i brought my car mine went (same problems as yours) the dealer i got it from payed for it to be done luckily.

Cheers Mel

1gp · 25th October 2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by 92 squadron

Is your motor an auto or manual as the auto has an oil cooler in the cooling system.

hi , its a manual. anyone on here changed one ?

1gp · 25th October 2010, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Mel Dawson

Hi 1gp,
Two days after i brought my car mine went (same problems as yours) the dealer i got it from payed for it to be done luckily.

Cheers Mel

hi mate , i gather this sorted the problem ? and at what mileage did yours fail ?

Mel Dawson · 25th October 2010, 20:06

Hi 1gp,
Mine had done 120,000 & yes it cured it.I had it done at garage but i dont think its much of a job as its only bolted to oil filter housing,I do know the mechanic done it from under car.But make sure you flush cooling system out as i done mine 3 times before all the oil was out of it.

Cheers Mel

1gp · 25th October 2010, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Mel Dawson

Hi 1gp,
Mine had done 120,000 & yes it cured it.I had it done at garage but i dont think its much of a job as its only bolted to oil filter housing,I do know the mechanic done it from under car.But make sure you flush cooling system out as i done mine 3 times before all the oil was out of it.

Cheers Mel

cheers mate for that.. mine done around the same miles. now just got to find one, couldnt see the part on rimmers site.

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Mel Dawson Passed Away 2004 facelift saloon cdti se connoisser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brixham Posts: 765 Thanks: 88 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Hi 1gp, Mine had done 120,000 & yes it cured it.I had it done at garage but i dont think its much of a job as its only bolted to oil filter housing,I do know the mechanic done it from under car.But make sure you flush cooling system out as i done mine 3 times before all the oil was out of it. Cheers Mel