Pixelfill Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hi guys, A couple of questions related to installing an oil cooler. I have a Mocal 16 row (235mm) Oil cooler (with 1/2BSP fittings) that I'm thinking of installing on my BPU TT. I also have a Mocal Oil Stat (Which I believe operates at 80C). Would this be suitable for BPU, or is it more suited for a single. The second question: Assuming that the cooler isn't overkill, how should it be fitted. Presumably the filter needs to go before the stat which needs to go before the cooler, and then back to the engine. but I can't work out how the Mocal Oil Stat should be "plumbed" in. There are no markings on the outlets, so can anyone give me any advice as to how it should be connected. The Stat is an OT/2(C?) top left on this page Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 bump. I'm hoping to have a look at this today, anyone Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 If you do track days then an oil cooler definitely isn't overkill. It's plumbed in like this:- take off -> filter -> oilstat -> cooler take off So basically one side of the stat goes to and from the filter and the other to and from the cooler. Oil flows through the filter from the outside to the center, so your hose from the takeoff to the filter will go from the outside of the takeoff, and the return from the oilstat will go to the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Many thanks Simon, I don't suppose you can give me any advice as to the mocal oilstat. There are four outlets and none are marked so I'm not sure which is the inlet, and which is the outlet if you get what I'm saying. I can't work out what the normal flow (below 80C) would be, and hence where to connect the cooler to the stat. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Bump Can anyone shed any light on the correct plumbing of the oil-stat? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I've dug out the instructions that came with mine, here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Mines different to that, only has 1 in 1 out, there is definately a stat in there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 You can get take-off plates that have the stat built into them - then you connect the take-off straight up to the cooler. But if you want a remote oil filter you need a separate oilstat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Many thanks Simon, I'm going to plumb it up as per figure 1. watch the horizon for a Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 A take off plate with built in stat is much neater, IMO. I have them in stock if you decide to go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hawking wares unbidden in tech, Chris? Shame on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have beaten myself black and blue and am on cold porridge for the rest of the month, contrite isn't the right word, I am abjectly ashamed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 A take off plate with built in stat is much neater, IMO. I have them in stock if you decide to go that route. Do yours provide 2 x 1/8NPT ports for pressure/temp sensors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 No, I prefer the oil temp probe in the sump, and adaptors are avialble for 1/8 NPT sensors to replace the stock sump plug (in stock..). I use the Lexus oil filter housing bolt for the pressure take off, or modify a stock one. I have exchange modded stock ones in stock at 10 quid each plus P&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 How hard is it to change that bolt? Would one need to strip down the filter assembly to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It's a bit of a whatsit to get at with the engine in, but not THAT bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amigo5 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 i have a small question regarding fitting oil cooler since a long time and i'd like to hear the proper answer fitting the oil cooler doesn't affect the oil pump after a period of using ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Correctly sizing and fitting an oil cooler will have no effect on oil pump efficacy or life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amigo5 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 thanks alot chris but i'm driving daily (150+150)km at around 3700-4000 rpm and that's will make any sense ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Makes no matter, an oil cooler won't harm the oil pump. If you drive on the road you should fit an oil thermostat though, to get oil temps up fast from a cold start, or in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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