DIY oil cooler

[creechsa4]

Last weekend I did a junkyard run looking for misc vw/audi parts and came across this aftermarket oil cooler on a 944 turbo, hmmm... pulled it off w/ earl's lines & thermostatic sandwich plate. a whopping $25 for everything. just had to make longer lines. so picked up like 5 feet of an10 line that cost about 30 bucks. hope size 10 line isn't too big, but if a 944 4 banger can handle it, so can my A4. here's some pics. $55 oil cooler setup!

[k0mpresd]

nice score.

[creechsa4]

thanks. look in every german car!

[Ado]

wow that looks great. i really like your set up.

[creechsa4]

thanks man. if you guys need help on a diy, lemme know.

[quattro16]

Nice!

[andyrew]

Keep in mind a 944 is a 2.5L and their turbo's are huge compared to the K03's.. (kkk26 and kkk27in the S's)

Asside from that, that is an awesome cooler! Love where you mounted it!

Hell I think I have one of those oil coolers in my shed...Hmm

[djwimbo]

Keep in mind a 944 is a 2.5L and their turbo's are huge compared to the K03's.. (kkk26 and kkk27in the S's)

944's came with N/A 4 cylinders, the 951 was the turbo variant. Depending on the year(and sub model) made the difference if it was a 2.5L or a 3.0L 4 cyl.

[k0mpresd]

wasnt there a 2.7l thrown in the mix there somewhere too?

[dualaudi]

Wow... looks so amazing... hey, how come you never take me to the junkyards! i'll call out sick next time :)

Definitely looks pro with the steal braided lines... now lets take that up to the track!

[creechsa4]

Keep in mind a 944 is a 2.5L and their turbo's are huge compared to the K03's.. (kkk26 and kkk27in the S's)

Asside from that, that is an awesome cooler! Love where you mounted it!

Hell I think I have one of those oil coolers in my shed...Hmm

thanks man. no k turbo in here, this thing gets a little bit hotter than a k03 on extended runs...

[0000_a4]

Sweet man!

[creechsa4]

Wow... looks so amazing... hey, how come you never take me to the junkyards! i'll call out sick next time :)

Definitely looks pro with the steal braided lines... now lets take that up to the track!

my bad, i feel bad calling you on the weekend, don't want to interfere with your Chloe (daughter)time...

[andyrew]

wasnt there a 2.7l thrown in the mix there somewhere too?

THe 944 S non turbo had a 2.7L. No 944 turbo had over a 2.5L.

The 968 was the next in line to the throne with its 3.0L 4 cylinder. Biggest factory produced 4 cyl. to date.

[Beemer832]

where did you find the sandwhich plate? I have a oil cooler core, just need the sandwhich plate...

josh

[creechsa4]

it was on the porsche. pulled the center tube & everything. bolts up fine to the filter flange.

[317ssayzarc]

heres the part # i saw on a porsche at work and i took a pic just for this thread...





its a 928 btw

[dualaudi]

my bad, i feel bad calling you on the weekend, don't want to interfere with your Chloe (daughter)time...

Just keep admiring those pictures... that's a beast!

Yeah, just call me up man... i used to enjoy the yards when I had my bug...

[rodhleloup@yaho]

Where are these yards you guys are going to? id love to get the location of some in orange county

[creechsa4]

We usually comb ecology and pick your part!

[A4Rob]

Buuump from the dead...Does anyone know the Porsche P/N for the sandwich plate?

[A4Rob]

Found one... Nevermind

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1568

[anger]

seems like 1998 is in the house with all the threads being bumped lately?

[SpeedWorksAuto]

Summit and 034 sell thermostatic sandwich plates. You need the ones that accept a 3/4-16 thread. They are quite priced a bit better too.

[f15046]

I bought a thermostatic sandwich plate (180 degree) from Summit Racing for less than $40.

[Blake260]

volvo 240 turbo's sandwich plate works as well.....

[A4Rob]

I bought a thermostatic sandwich plate (180 degree) from Summit Racing for less than $40.

Like this one? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-15702/

Jegs has even better deals!

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/51712/10002/-1

[f15046]

It's one of these. http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...sandwich&dds=1
I had to shorten the shaft where the oil filter screws onto, besides that it's bolt on. Works perfect with no leaks.

It's been on my car for 3000+ miles.

[A4Rob]

Did you remove your stock cooler?

[f15046]

Yes.

[.Mad Hatter.]

figured i would bump this instead of starting a new thread. i am installing an oil pressure gauge soon and i figured at the same time i might as well do an external oil cooler.

to clarify: if i buy this: http://www.034motorsport.com/engine-...r-p-19652.html I can eliminate the stock cooler and use the sandwich plate in its place, and simply run the lines to and from an external cooler?

[A4Rob]

figured i would bump this instead of starting a new thread. i am installing an oil pressure gauge soon and i figured at the same time i might as well do an external oil cooler.

to clarify: if i buy this: http://www.034motorsport.com/engine-...r-p-19652.html I can eliminate the stock cooler and use the sandwich plate in its place, and simply run the lines to and from an external cooler?

Yes, but I would suggest saving the money and buying the Jegs sandwich plate. Mine works great. $22 can't be beat

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/51712/10002/-1

[black99.5a4]

also dig around as there was a write up but i cant find it on here for a hayes oil cooler, might of been a tranny cooler used as an oil cooler.. but they did the whole setup for like 60 bucks total in parts and all.. i just cant find the link.. it was also a cooler that is stocked in most parts stores.

[.Mad Hatter.]

thanks rob, wasnt sure which one from Jegs would mount up to our filter/block.

bobby, i think i know which one you are talking about...just cant seem to find it either.

[1NaudiA4]

Wow that jeggs one is a hell of a deal. I remember paying about $80 for my Mocal sandwich plate.

[.Mad Hatter.]

guys any thoughts on which cooler would be wise? i have done some quick checks and cant seem to find one that has a 1/2" inlet/outlet to match the sandwich plate inlet/outlet.

[.Mad Hatter.]

haha just found one:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/15831/10002/-1

[terraflata]

Yes, but I would suggest saving the money and buying the Jegs sandwich plate. Mine works great. $22 can't be beat

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/51712/10002/-1

Does that exact one fit our cars Rob? Just wanna be sure.

[.Mad Hatter.]

i was curious too, from some cross referencing it seems that it should.

i ended up buying it and a hayden cooler.