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| Nate W |
 Jan 4 2023, 04:42 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 23-February 21 From: Oceanside, Ca Member No.: 25,250 Region Association: Southern California 
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Wanted to show some pictures from an oil cleaner service that I recently had done on my 914-6 oil cooler. I really wanted to use this cooler, as my Dad gave it to me and it’s from a real 6 not a 911, but it had been sitting since 1980 (year I was born) and I was worried about attaching it to a nice engine. Anyway I took it to these guys Pacific Oil Coolers in La Verne ( right by Pomona fair grounds). They are a cool shop, they mostly work on aircraft coolers but also 911 oil coolers. They actually manufacture new oil coolers at their location (for planes not Porsches). The manager Wayne was very nice and gave me a tour of the facility which was impressive.
They are able to pressure test the coolers, then run them thru several steps of cleaning baths, make any repairs needed, and they put a nice new coating on the cooler (chrome-a-coat). These guys have been in business since the 60s and definitely seems knowledge since all they do is oil coolers. The cost came out to $240 because I had a crack they repaired and some dents in the case, otherwise it would be $175 for the cleaning and testing. To me this seems like a good deal since our engines are expensive to say the least and also the work/ cost / time of cleaning up the mess and replacing a faulty cooler to me is worth more than that. Just thought I would share in case anyone is looking. I don’t have anything to do with the business, got their info from Pelican but never saw it mentioned here. Their website is oilcoolers.com. Also they said most of their business is people shipping them coolers from all over so not just local. I asked them about welding on fittings to convert from 911 to 914-6 coolers, they can do it if you provide the fitting and the dimensions. I don’t have a before picture but it was pretty crusty and old looking, typical stains etc     |
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| 914-300Hemi |
Jan 26 2023, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,372 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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I had Pacific Oil Cooler check my oil cooler and they said that it was leaking and could not be repaired. I was happy to hear that I found the source of my leak.
He also gave me a tour of the place and it is quite impressive. Now I need to buy a new one. It seems that Porsche dealers are selling it at a discounted price. |
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Nate W Oil cooler cleaning service in Southern California Jan 4 2023, 04:42 PM
mb911 I am going to send one to them in a few weeks Jan 4 2023, 07:01 PM 914-300Hemi This is very timely as I need to have my 911 oil c... Jan 4 2023, 09:35 PM Graydingo I've used them multiple times. Great company, ... Jan 5 2023, 06:54 AM mb911 Circling back on this. I sent a very nice cooler t... Jan 24 2023, 07:49 PM
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Circling back on this. I sent a very nice cooler ... Jan 24 2023, 09:22 PM raynekat I've used Pacific Oil Cooler a number of times... Jan 24 2023, 10:06 PM mb911
I've used Pacific Oil Cooler a number of time... Jan 25 2023, 05:52 AM Superhawk996 Gotta say I’m not convinced about oil cooler cle... Jan 25 2023, 07:01 AM mb911
Gotta say I’m not convinced about oil cooler cl... Jan 25 2023, 08:41 AM mepstein We usually reuse the ones off running engines. I h... Jan 25 2023, 08:16 AM Superhawk996
I see new for $950-1250. Seems like a lot f... Jan 25 2023, 09:25 AM mb911
I see new for $950-1250. Seems like a lot ... Jan 25 2023, 01:36 PM Superhawk996
It seems that Porsche dealers are selling it at a... Jan 26 2023, 01:41 PM mb911
It seems that Porsche dealers are selling it at ... Jan 26 2023, 03:22 PM Justinp71
[quote name='914-300Hemi' post='3053673' da... Jan 30 2023, 02:45 PM Superhawk996
[quote name='mb911' post='3053688' date='Jan 26 2... Jan 30 2023, 05:53 PM RKramden Wanted to give a shout out to Ultrasonic Cleaning ... Jan 27 2023, 08:48 AM Superhawk996
Personally, I really don't see the isssue ov... Jan 27 2023, 09:13 AM mb911
Personally, I really don't see the isssue o... Jan 27 2023, 12:55 PM Justinp71 Interesting timing. I just sent my oil cooler out ... Jan 27 2023, 01:09 PM brant
Interesting timing. I just sent my oil cooler out... Jan 30 2023, 04:12 PM Justinp71 So turns out my oil cooler leaks and I need a new ... Feb 1 2023, 10:49 PM |
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