Well it’s been a tough weekend but after some proper graft Ive replaced the dreaded oil seals on the om642 oil cooler. Those that have done this know what a job n half it is but I’m pleased to report that everything is back together and working great!
During the strip down I came across some of the most clogged inlets I have seen! Took me almost a day to clear out the intakes, throttle body and head ports but wow the difference in the car is quite unbelievable! The swirl flaps were so clogged they were bent!
Here are some pics of the job, if anyone has any questions please let me know and I’ll try my best to answer them. My Indy wanted £1500 to do this and wouldn’t of cleaned what I did so if your handy and relatively calm person it is doable.. I’d recommend an extra set of hands to help getting some of the bits off.
pics below.
V4?
Hmm thats a bit of a leak you have there!
During the strip down I came across some of the most clogged inlets I have seen! Took me almost a day to clear out the intakes, throttle body and head ports but wow the difference in the car is quite unbelievable! The swirl flaps were so clogged they were bent!
Here are some pics of the job, if anyone has any questions please let me know and I’ll try my best to answer them. My Indy wanted £1500 to do this and wouldn’t of cleaned what I did so if your handy and relatively calm person it is doable.. I’d recommend an extra set of hands to help getting some of the bits off.
pics below.
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