BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Any one ever fitted one of these to a TR engine? They were on Metro etc so the oil filter is same size as the spin used on kits for 6 cylinder cars. In fact the best oil filter used to be the one for Metro Turbo as it was larger capacity and had bypass and anti drain valve. Bi-Directional Heat Flow Modine will both heat and cool the oil. Advantage during warm-up phase when temperature of oil lags behind water. Eliminates Oil Thermostat Oil temperature will stabilise close to regulated water temperature under all operating conditions. No chance of over-cooling oil. Reduction of Leak Paths No external oil hoses or pipes. Eliminates at least 4 hydraulic joints. Oil leaks can result in fires and are more serious than water leaks. Cooling Capacity Modine imposes increased heat rejection to water so primary radiator must be sized accordingly. Alternatively an additional heat exchanger can be fitted (eg oil-to-air cooler). Reduced Complexity Much reduced complexity. Simplicity is king. Reduced Cost Big reduction in component count and hence cost. Retail outlets do not always pass this cost saving to the customer Edited February 15, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 You still need some device to connect it to the cooling system. Where does that fit? Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 48 minutes ago, Ian Vincent said: You still need some device to connect it to the cooling system. Where does that fit? Rgds Ian Heater return pipe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I mentioned this type of technology quite a few years ago but referred to aerospace - fuel cooled oil cooler. This raises the temp of the fuel and cools the oil - ticks in all boxes. The water heated oil cooler on the car is a good idea as the oil can't get any hotter then the water Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Heater return pipe? Doh! Heater output from the pump would be a lot easier - shorter hoses. Presumably you would just insert it in line. Always assumes that you have the heater valve open at all times Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I think some WWs (Corrado I recall) use a similar set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Peter. Have you found one which would fit a 4 pot with a spin on filter adaptor ? Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 50 minutes ago, Lebro said: Peter. Have you found one which would fit a 4 pot with a spin on filter adaptor ? Bob. We are working on it. Not too good yet but the Ford/Alfa/Renault/VW ones look promising. On a 4 cyl with a spin on adaptor I fear the filter moving another inch or so away from the head may be restricted by the snorkel. Peter W https://www.partsplaceinc.com/vw-water-cooled-oil-cooler-15359.html https://www.retroford.co.uk/product/zetec-water-oil-cooler-modine-z014/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trchris Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Hi Ford use this type on the Transits the only problem is when the water jacket fails and the oil contaminates the coolant Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dic Doretti Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Also fitted to some of the the faster Volvo Amazons. Cheers Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy Moltu said: I think some WWs (Corrado I recall) use a similar set up. VW Corrado’s do have similar coolers as I had to replace the seals on my sons VR6 last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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