Oil Cooler Replacement
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Oil Cooler Replacement
I recently purchased a 96 f-250 with a powerstroke. When it is running oil leaks out of the cooler on the side of the block, upon further investigation I found that it has rusted through. what I want to know is how much of a job is it to change it and what should I be aware of. I don't want any surprises so I figured I would ask.
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it definately looks dirty! it has been referred to as an expensive chassis lube system what a mess of oil everywhere. This is the first powerstroke I have bought and the first time I have had this problem with an oil cooler. I own 4 other diesels ranging from 88 to 93 and none have had this problem
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If the center tube is rusted thru you will be much better off finding a used one on ebay or a scrap yard. Any cooler off a 94.5 to 03 7.3 will fit and work correctly. Chances are if the center is rusted thru then the aluminum ends are pretty corroded (sp?) as well.
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Yea, the chloride is a pain on my truck, really murdered the cab corners.
This year they put it down 2 times and lightly. So now i'm haveing susspension problems because of all the bumps!!!!!
Jerks.
They cant' even plow roads right here.
Clickies for you guys who i can give rep too!
This year they put it down 2 times and lightly. So now i'm haveing susspension problems because of all the bumps!!!!!
Jerks.
They cant' even plow roads right here.
Clickies for you guys who i can give rep too!
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
No you don't need to remove the inner fender. plus that is a lot of work! The front header bolts can be accessed with a long extension and a swivel socket thru the wheel well and the rears are easy too from underneath
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Pretty much you will need to change both at the same time. You could drain the oil into a clean container but if you close to an oil change then jsut change it. the coolant just drain and get new along with anticaviation additive.
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I priced the parts at 300$ from the dealer including the pipe o-rings and gaskets. filter housing seems to have little corrosion if any but I haven't checked the front housing yet. I will keep in touch with any new discoveries.