Seeking a Volvo 2003T oil cooler

[atoll]

Originally Posted by tedsherrin

Hi, I've now attached an after market oil cooler. It cost $300 with all fittings. I've attached a photo but I'm not sure it it will show up.

thanks for the update,that is pretty much what i did when my oil cooler failed on the 2003t

[Rustic Charm]

Just to update on my photos. My diesel mechanic didn't like how high I mounted the replacement oil cooler. He was worried it would take too long to build up pressure. So I've now moved it below where it was originally volvo one was mounted. I've taken a picture but it's too hidden to show

[infinitysail]

Ted,

any idea on the logic? Oil pressure is 40-50 psi, so seems like a little height would be okay.

I mounted mine on the bulkhead, but it is about the height of your original installation. The oil lines get nice and hot, so it seems to be circulating with no problems. I put in a 9" cooler, so maybe a little slower circulation will be compensated for.

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by infinitysail

Ted,

any idea on the logic? Oil pressure is 40-50 psi, so seems like a little height would be okay.

I mounted mine on the bulkhead, but it is about the height of your original installation. The oil lines get nice and hot, so it seems to be circulating with no problems. I put in a 9" cooler, so maybe a little slower circulation will be compensated for.

To be honest I didn't question it. He suggested lowering it so I did.
I have noticed now though that the oil pressure alarm doesn't always go off. It does if it's stone cold, but not on a trip. Whereas when I had it higher up, the buzzer would go for 2 or 3 minutes if I let it.

[infinitysail]

I got some advice from a volvo mechanic. Basically, if the oil alarm goes off right away, you are fine. So you were right to lower yours, whereas mine is not a problem even up high. Perhaps your oil pump is not as strong as mine? Who knows.

[Tutto Bene]

Atoll,
mine just went out. wish i'd looked here first. no final damage except the part itself but it does have to be replaced.
could you share a little more detail on your replacement? which Bowman cooler did you find works? do you have a picture? thanks for any help you can share. this project is at the top of my pay grade but it seems do-able.
tutto bene
38s5 (1991)
San Francisco / Vallejo Yacht Club

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Tutto Bene

Atoll,
mine just went out. wish i'd looked here first. no final damage except the part itself but it does have to be replaced.
could you share a little more detail on your replacement? which Bowman cooler did you find works? do you have a picture? thanks for any help you can share. this project is at the top of my pay grade but it seems do-able.
tutto bene
38s5 (1991)
San Francisco / Vallejo Yacht Club

Hi there,
If you have a look earlier in the thread I posted a picture of the cooler I replaced mine with. But, don't mount it up too high as it takes too much time to pump the oil to it when first starting.tomorrow I'll send u more details of size etc. it's a public holiday today, back at work I have the details on my work computer.

[Rustic Charm]

Here is a picture of where I mounted mine. Down low next to the engine mounts seem to work well.

[Rustic Charm]

This is what it looked like before my diesel fitter suggested I lower it down.

[Rustic Charm]

Try again

[atoll]

Originally Posted by Tutto Bene

Atoll,
mine just went out. wish i'd looked here first. no final damage except the part itself but it does have to be replaced.
could you share a little more detail on your replacement? which Bowman cooler did you find works? do you have a picture? thanks for any help you can share. this project is at the top of my pay grade but it seems do-able.
tutto bene
38s5 (1991)
San Francisco / Vallejo Yacht Club

not sure which bowman cooler it was,but it came off a gearbox

about 50mm diameter,by 200mm long,i would think any oil cooler with similar diamentions would be suitable,but be sure to mount it next to the engine,so as not to cause flow problems as the previous poster experinced.