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posted by 2fass240us on Jun 30

I’ve resolved to install the oil cooler before my August 2/3 event at VIR-Full, mainly because I needed to for some time now but additionally because it’s going to be hot as Hell. For now, the post will be a procedure for doing so, both for my own edification and for you guys to see as well. When I finish the work, I’ll upload pictures and amend the process to reflect the actual order.

1. Locate oil cooler underneath where the battery tray once lived. I think I can use angle aluminum since it’s reasonably pliable and strong, and I have some sitting in the garage. Plus, it’s lightweight!
2. Remove intake manifold (IM)
   1. Remove large and small intake piping (to TB and IACV, respectively)
   2. Remove injector plugs
   3. Remove vacuum hose from fuel rail to valve cover
   4. Release fuel pressure, unhook lines to fuel rail
   5. Unhook throttle cable
   6. Disconnect wiring to IACV, MAF, and CAS
   7. Disconnect coolant lines to IACV and TB
3. Remove VC filler cap
4. Drain oil from pan, catch sample for analysis; look for any material on magnetic drain plug
5. Unscrew oil filter
6. Disconnect oil pressure sender line from oil block
7. Remove oil block
8. Clean mating surface
9. Install new oil block
10. Reinstall drain plug and VC filler cap
11. Install check valve and fittings on upstream side of filter canister
12. Take measurements for oil lines; check eBay for ones that will work or take trip to BMRS
13. Install oil lines; make note of I.D. and length for oil system volume
14. Reinstall oil pressure sender line
15. Prime filter canister and cooler with fresh oil; make note of volume used
16. Loop coolant lines that were going to the TB, cap inlet/outlet on TB
17. Explore possibility of locating aftermarket coolant temperature sender in stock “to cluster” location
18. Reinstall IM
19. Install IM support
20. Anchor oil lines where appropriate