External oil cooler, coolant hose replacement?

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (Mtl-Marc)]

> > - I'm not so sure about the 16v hose setup but as far as 
> the 8v-ers go 
> > I have replaced newer with simpler/older version of the 
> coolant bypass 
> > pipe and managed to plumb hoses correctly. (This is the 
> vague part of 
> > my discussion.)
> > 
> > btw, I also have the Volvo cooler element.
> > 
> > hth,
> > TBerk
> 
> 
> Thanks for input.  As it turns out, after cleaning up the 
> "setup" I found that I have a connector with stripped threads 
> (between hard lines
> - which I was removing - and reinforced flex lines which were 
> to be used to plumb the oil to the cooling radiator).  I 
> think I will save this project for another day when I am sure 
> I have all my ducks in a row... 
> new fittings, positive plumbing, maybe do heater core while 
> coolant is drained, etc....
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> - Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
>     '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L
> 

I often heard that it is not a good idea to reuse oil coolers. They retain
crap. If the precious motor spun a bearing, or whatever failure, you'll get
the dirt back in your motor.

Just a thought.

Marc