Yet Another EOT/ECT Question
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From: Chester, Va
If I were you I would not change the Oil Cooler at this point. I understand the whole "I am already in there" thought, but I think that by messing with stuff and disrupting the cooling system you could cause problems. You could stir up debris in the system and plug the new cooler. If I were in your shoes, I would sit the new cooler on the shelf for when you actually do need it. Lots of folks on here have replaced oil cooler and still only get as good as deltas as you are currently getting. JMHO.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Personally, without the EGR cooler being in place, I wouldn't worry about the temp delta unless you're getting some really high EOT's. You won't hit a defuel until 254, the standpipe in the oil filter doesn't melt until 350 (read this as NEW MOTOR), and modern oils don't start to break down until higher temps than that.
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Personally, without the EGR cooler being in place, I wouldn't worry about the temp delta unless you're getting some really high EOT's. You won't hit a defuel until 254, the standpipe in the oil filter doesn't melt until 350 (read this as NEW MOTOR), and modern oils don't start to break down until higher temps than that.
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The high differences in the oil and water temp signifies that there is a restriction in the coolant system. If you have a working EGR cooler and there is a restriction in the system it can cause the EGR cooler to overheat and rupture. When this happens you can be putting antifreeze into the cylinders, which is a big no-no.
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Personally, without the EGR cooler being in place, I wouldn't worry about the temp delta unless you're getting some really high EOT's. You won't hit a defuel until 254, the standpipe in the oil filter doesn't melt until 350 (read this as NEW MOTOR), and modern oils don't start to break down until higher temps than that.
Besides, if the head gaskets blow, it'll be a good excuse for me to rebuild the top end and push her HP up to 700 or 800!
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The high differences in the oil and water temp signifies that there is a restriction in the coolant system. If you have a working EGR cooler and there is a restriction in the system it can cause the EGR cooler to overheat and rupture. When this happens you can be putting antifreeze into the cylinders, which is a big no-no.
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I'm sure that with the EGR cooler being blocked off it takes some cooling load off the system but I doubt that it's significant. Your motor is getting cleaner air to burn but it's producing more NOx.
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