oil cooler question

Pagoda · 04-22-2016, 05:47 PM

Hey All - I installed the Z1 Oil Cooler kit today, the Stillen 19. I had a question on the likelihood of an oil leak or issue from where the sandwich adapter connects to the engine. I saw that it is secured by just the sleeve that is threaded onto the filter connector. It seems rather dainty, for lack of a better word. Its my first time working with oil coolers and was curious if leaking or failure of this sandwich adapter was something anyone has experienced. Tomorrow it will get its road test. Thanks in advance.

lj909 · 04-22-2016, 07:01 PM

I installed myself and haven't had any problems

SouthArk370Z · 04-22-2016, 08:48 PM

I've never installed/used a bypass plate but have known many people that did. I'd estimate that 99.9% of the problems encountered with after-market oil coolers are due to poor installation. Ie, if you put it in right, you shouldn't have any problems.

04-22-2016, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pagoda Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Abington, PA Posts: 30 Drives: '10 370z Touring Rag Rep Power: 10	oil cooler question Hey All - I installed the Z1 Oil Cooler kit today, the Stillen 19. I had a question on the likelihood of an oil leak or issue from where the sandwich adapter connects to the engine. I saw that it is secured by just the sleeve that is threaded onto the filter connector. It seems rather dainty, for lack of a better word. Its my first time working with oil coolers and was curious if leaking or failure of this sandwich adapter was something anyone has experienced. Tomorrow it will get its road test. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2010 Touring Roadster - Z1 Intake and Oil Cooler, GarageLine exhaust

04-22-2016, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 12	I installed myself and haven't had any problems __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

04-22-2016, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I've never installed/used a bypass plate but have known many people that did. I'd estimate that 99.9% of the problems encountered with after-market oil coolers are due to poor installation. Ie, if you put it in right, you shouldn't have any problems. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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