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Message started by Rob Dobney on 27.11.2012 at 08:06:15

Title: Oil Cooler Fitting
Post by Rob Dobney on 27.11.2012 at 08:06:15

Morning

We seem to be having a problem fitting the oil cooler to our '8 baffle. It appears there is not enough room for the cooler to actually fit! Are we missing something?!

Any help gratefully received!

Picture is here; https://picasaweb.google.com/105167385314735787692/RV8Project#5815400432363268290

Title: Re: Oil Cooler Fitting
Post by Mark Browning on 27.11.2012 at 22:47:15

How do you mean Rob ? The oil cooler can be a close fit to the engine mount and can be difficult to install some I have seen have made a groove out of the oil cooler side to clear the engine mount.

Title: Re: Oil Cooler Fitting
Post by Mark Albery on 28.11.2012 at 05:35:48

You need to trim the top corner, but the position is fixed on the current baffle kits. This area is the most prone to fatigue cracks, so it pays to avoid nicks and rough edges. This may help:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t50/alberym/Bits%20and%20bobs/IMG_5272.jpg

Title: Re: Oil Cooler Fitting
Post by Rob Dobney on 28.11.2012 at 13:15:58

Ah ha...that may have just solved the problem!! Thanks Mark. ;)

Title: Re: Oil Cooler Fitting
Post by Tim Richardson on 29.11.2012 at 22:00:08

On my 7 there is an angle brace to help support the cooler weight.

http://www.go-7.co.uk/buildimages/baffles/P6111256_JPG.jpg

You can also see cutout on cooler.