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Old 04-29-2015 | 08:50 PM
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I have 18"x3" oil coolers, one had crap go through it, I was gonna buy new, but then was told I can flush this style, so I did, had crap come out, seems clean, but still hesitant to run it, the oil is filtered after the cooler, but I do run the 30lb bypasses... so whats the take on these? not a cheap cooler but if it is a must I will buy them.....

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Old 04-29-2015 | 09:01 PM
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If it goes through a filter after cooler I would run it. Wash it with soap and water try to use hot water on garden hose..
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Old 04-29-2015 | 09:19 PM
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tim,how much money&time do you have in the new engines?now how much is a new cooler?you may get by with it but i would not take the risk but i,m not a lucky gambler,are you?
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Old 04-29-2015 | 09:22 PM
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tim,how much money&time do you have in the new engines?now how much is a new cooler?you may get by with it but i would not take the risk but i,m not a lucky gambler,are you?
yea, kinda my thought... I will look for best pricing on coolers....especially with my luck lol
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if nothing else you will sleep better with a new cooler.
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Old 04-29-2015 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mike tkach
if nothing else you will sleep better with a new cooler.
x2. A used cooler will get your sheets all messy.
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Old 04-29-2015 | 10:27 PM
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x2. A used cooler will get your sheets all messy.
not as much as a used blower!
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Old 04-30-2015 | 04:19 AM
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Know any body with an ultrasonic cleaner?

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Old 04-30-2015 | 06:11 AM
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Think in just gonna buy new....
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