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Lubrication System - Audi MB/1B/MC-2 engines

17-271 Lubrication System - Oil filter and cooler

If metal fragments or filings are found in the engine oil when repairing the engine,it is imperative that the engine block's oilways, the filter bracket and oil cooler lines, and the oil cooler itself are thoroughly cleaned. The oil cooler requires special attention and should simply be replaced if possible.

  1. Oil cooler bracket - note spacers and right engine mount heatshield
  2. Oil cooler line (return)
  3. Oil cooler line (feed)
  4. 50Nm
  5. Thermostat
    • Opens at 100°C
    • Closes at 115°C
  6. 10Nm
  7. Heatshield
  8. (To top of turbo) 25Nm
  9. Oil feed pipe to turbocharger
  10. 35Nm
  11. Oil cooler
  12. 10Nm
  13. Air duct
  14. 70Nm
  15. Oil filter
    • Loosen with strap wrench, Draper T74/14, etc
    • Tighten by hand only
    • Observe fitting instructions
  16. Oil filter bracket
  17. Oil return pipe from turbocharger
  18. Gasket

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