replace oil cooler?

[Aleksander Mierzwa]

At 23:25 00-09-24 -0400, Ameer Antar wrote:

>I'm rebuilding the engine on my '84 5kT, and I'm wondering if I should 
>replace the oil cooler. When rebuilding my MG engine your supposed to 
>change the oil cooler, b/c it stores clumps of carbon and oil which hinders 
>flow and can contaminate the oil. Is this an issue in Audi 5-cylinders?

I have replaced the oil cooler on my car with a used one and didn't find
any contamination inside neither the old nor the replacement one.

>is under $100 for full retail. What is it like for the 5kT? Any wholesale 
>sources? The hoses aren't leaking, but look stiff, so I will prolly change 
>those too. Any OE sources for cooler hoses? I already dealt w/ both turbo 
>oil lines...thank god. thanks.

I don't remember exact numbers, but it's expen$ive, as are the oil lines.
I'd suggest finding a good used oil cooler and having the lines fabricated
at a competent hydraulic shop.

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Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
87 5KT