New Engine Noise post-Oil Cooler Install

cossie1600 · 07-15-2010, 08:07 AM

I am using both Mocal and K&N

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spearfish25 · 07-15-2010, 08:14 AM

I like your lines being above the sway. But it's time for new tie-rods!

Here's a shot of my line run.

esfourteen · 07-15-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I like your lines being above the sway. But it's time for new tie-rods!

Here's a shot of my line run.

mine started rusting about 10 days after owning the car, now much you can do about it in the north east

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 09:42 AM

Sand them down and spray with a high temp clear enamel.

Valentino · 07-15-2010, 11:13 AM

I still have the same sound your describing.

I see that you also installed the upgraded power steering cooler from Stillin. I do also have the same cooler installed. I installed the oil cooler and the power steering cooler at the same time.
I got rid of the clicking sound that was coming from the sandwich plate by replacing it with the Mocal sandwich plate.

About the other sound. it's obvious that other engine oil cooled cars don't have the sound we have. my only novice explanation is the sound mite be normal and the bigger PS cooler just magnified the sound of the normal operation of the power steering, Or there mite be a stress on the Power steering it's self from the added cooler.

Modshack · 07-15-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Valentino

I still have the same sound your describing.

I see that you also installed the upgraded power steering cooler from Stillin. I do also have the same cooler installed. I installed the oil cooler and the power steering cooler at the same time.
I got rid of the clicking sound that was coming from the sandwich plate by replacing it with the Mocal sandwich plate.

About the other sound. it's obvious that other engine oil cooled cars don't have the sound we have. my only novice explanation is the sound mite be normal and the bigger PS cooler just magnified the sound of the normal operation of the power steering, Or there mite be a stress on the Power steering it's self from the added cooler.

I'd put my money on this being the issue....Oil coolers don't make noise, Power steering pumps do....Much like you describe, especially when low on fluid.

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I'd put my money on this being the issue....Oil coolers don't make noise, Power steering pumps do....Much like you describe, especially when low on fluid.

Modshack to the rescue.

You should be on the forum payroll, you know.

Jeffblue · 07-15-2010, 11:26 AM

i think it sounds cool either way.

Zsteve · 07-15-2010, 11:31 AM

doesnt our cars take just under 6 qts of oil stock? So with an oil cooler I think you should be putting in another qt atleast depending on how big the cooler is. So are you sure the cooler is filled with oil? Maybe the plate isnt opening like it should. Modshack might be better able to add to this issue.

spearfish25 · 07-15-2010, 11:42 AM

You're off by a quart. Stock takes just under 5 quarts. With a cooler you're closer to 6. I think I used about 5.5qts with mine which seems right visually.

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

You're off by a quart. Stock takes just under 5 quarts. With a cooler you're closer to 6. I think I used about 5.5qts with mine which seems right visually.

Stock oil capacity is 5 1/8 quarts.

spearfish25 · 07-15-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Stock oil capacity is 5 1/8 quarts.

Any time I've done 5 1/8, I ended up having to siphon some out. Perhaps since I use the slightly smaller K&N filters.

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Any time I've done 5 1/8, I ended up having to siphon some out. Perhaps since I use the slightly smaller K&N filters.

Interesting. I use the HP1008 (the small one) and 5 1/8 is a perfect fill.

Jordo! · 07-15-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Any time I've done 5 1/8, I ended up having to siphon some out. Perhaps since I use the slightly smaller K&N filters.

I thought you could run up to ~1/2 a qt over full without issues.

cossie1600 · 07-15-2010, 12:20 PM

I have a 25R cooler, I think I ended up using 6.2 quarts

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Valentino Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RaceTrack Posts: 349 Drives: SOLD 09,370z,M6 Rep Power: 306	I still have the same sound your describing. I see that you also installed the upgraded power steering cooler from Stillin. I do also have the same cooler installed. I installed the oil cooler and the power steering cooler at the same time. I got rid of the clicking sound that was coming from the sandwich plate by replacing it with the Mocal sandwich plate. About the other sound. it's obvious that other engine oil cooled cars don't have the sound we have. my only novice explanation is the sound mite be normal and the bigger PS cooler just magnified the sound of the normal operation of the power steering, Or there mite be a stress on the Power steering it's self from the added cooler. __________________ Lou Fusz Nissan \| KW V3 \| SPL rear camber and toe bolt \| OS Giken LSD \| Nismo Diff cover \| Engine Oil cooler \| F.I. TDX Cat Back 18" Resonators \| F.I. Resonated Test Pipes \| Injen cold air intake \| COBB AccessPORT \| JWT Clutch Flywheel \|

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Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	doesnt our cars take just under 6 qts of oil stock? So with an oil cooler I think you should be putting in another qt atleast depending on how big the cooler is. So are you sure the cooler is filled with oil? Maybe the plate isnt opening like it should. Modshack might be better able to add to this issue. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	You're off by a quart. Stock takes just under 5 quarts. With a cooler you're closer to 6. I think I used about 5.5qts with mine which seems right visually. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I am using both Mocal and K&N Uploaded with ImageShack.us

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	i think it sounds cool either way.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have a 25R cooler, I think I ended up using 6.2 quarts

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