[dhanushs]

Hi All,

I'm upgrading my radiator to the huge Bolero XD3P one. However, the radiator is a 2nd hand one, and I need to recondition it. So, while at it, I was thinking of running an oil pipe through the length of the bottom tank - In a zig-zag way.



Unlike those army oil coolers, this one should be much more effective. Also, assuming an oil pipe less than 10mm dia, the loss of tank volume should be around ~10 percent. And, I guess there should not be any interruption in flow. Also, I have a feeling it might need a half a liter or so more oil in the sump?

So, what do you guys think? What could possibly be the short comings?


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[Blow Horn Ok]

I believe getting the oil pipe through the tank would result to a leaky radiator if the sealing is not done properly, or the surface around the weld corrodes/disintegrates in future.

In my opinion, it would be good to place a separate slim oil cooler just in front of the radiator (if there is adequate space). This one would work along with the radiator and would be cooled by the radiator fan if the vehicle is idle.

If you go either of the route, it would be better to attach a heavy duty rubber pipe (used in hydraulic systems) for inlet and outlet at the mouth of the oil cooler/radiiator and tighten it with good quality clamps on both sides to prevent cracks and breakage due to engine vibration.

Attaching an image for reference of a similar setup of my Leyland generator engine.

[svsantosh]

I wont be surprised if you have already completed the mod and teasing us seeing how we would react!!

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If not, try to do ^^ from a bike like pulsar.

PS - Army550 Oil Cooler looks amazingly effective. Design wise, the flow of water is directly from the propeller/impeller (?) of the water pump, ensuring more flow of water... I guess

[dracul]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Hi All,

I'm upgrading my radiator to the huge Bolero XD3P one. However, the radiator is a 2nd hand one, and I need to recondition it. So, while at it, I was thinking of running an oil pipe through the length of the bottom tank - In a zig-zag way.
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There is nothing unusual in it. In fact this method is widely used in bigger trucks as transmission oil cooler

[condor]

But how will you make the pipe attain & maintain that position inside ?

[Shubhendra]

Originally Posted by svsantosh

I wont be surprised if you have already completed the mod and teasing us seeing how we would react!!

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If not, try to do ^^ from a bike like pulsar.

Santosh Ji,
above suggested mod is relevant for engines with less CC (cubic capacity), in fact many RE owners have opted for above mod, which is simple cut and paste job.
Do you think, above mentioned oil cooler would suffice the purpose for engine more than 2000 CC of displacement. Why not a oil cooler from Thar?

Shubhendra

[dhanushs]

Originally Posted by condor

But how will you make the pipe attain & maintain that position inside ?

Hi Parwath, only the inside of the radiator will be metal pipes.Till the inlet and from the outlet will be rubber pipes, so that the whole radiator unit acts as one.

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Do you think, above mentioned oil cooler would suffice the purpose for engine more than 2000 CC of displacement. Why not a oil cooler from Thar

Does Thar have an oil cooler? Which current LMV engines have oil cooler?

[roji]

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Santosh Ji,
above suggested mod is relevant for engines with less CC (cubic capacity), in fact many RE owners have opted for above mod, which is simple cut and paste job.
Do you think, above mentioned oil cooler would suffice the purpose for engine more than 2000 CC of displacement. Why not a oil cooler from Thar?

Shubhendra

Hi Shubhendra,

Is it possible to fix the Thar's oil cooler on a mm540 dp engine. What will be the pros and cons. I have a ac too.

Regards,

Roji

[Shubhendra]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Does Thar have an oil cooler? Which current LMV engines have oil cooler?

My bad, i mixed intercooler with oil cooler. I am yet to get used to of new generation technology,still cant get over of F4-134, XDP, DITC, XD3P etc....

By the way i drove a CJ3B fitted with 4FG1 with 5+1 qith 4WD on sand dunes for a week and just loved the smoothness and peppy performance on sand !

Shubhendra

[svsantosh]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Which current LMV engines have oil cooler?

Dhanush, i think you need to look beyond automobiles and into industrial stuff. Want to scourge bamboo bazaar industrial scrap in Bangalore? Let me know and we can hook up there on a WK day.

[vikram_d]

This simple yet super effective oil cooler is from a Mondeo. Can get one made on J.C.Road.

[Grace]

Tell me something,

The rate at which the oil cools down is slower than that of water / coolant, so now would not that actually beat the purpose? Or is my understanding not thourough? I am assuming that oil WILL not flow in coolant duct of the the engine and back to the radiator, it is just a supplementary pipeline outer casing trying to absorb heat from the radiator water / coolant.
Would some one clarify please

Andy

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

So, what do you guys think? What could possibly be the short comings?

The oil pipe will be under pressure. Needs to be sturdy. Needs to be properly supported so that it does not vibrate inside the tank and develop cracks. External pipe routing might be easier if the the internal pipe is looped back and both inlet and outlet are at the same side.

Inlet and outlet from adapter at filter?

My suggestion:
First instrument your vehicle to see what oil and radiator bottom tank temperatures you are running. Then mimic those conditions outside to see whether you are getting the benefits you want. Then go ahead with your mods.

Regards
Sutripta

[interc00led]

Dear Dhanush

Like others have suggested- A dedicated oil cooler is better.
No one would like to have the oil and coolant mixed. In case the joint at the oil hose and radiator bottom develops crack and start to leak, it would prove to be a disaster.

Few suggestions-
1. If you need air-water cooled oil cooler then go for the radiator of cars with automatic transmission. They have a provision for cooling the transmission oil. The lower part of the radiator has a separate oil cooling passage and connection.

2. In almost every diesel car now in the market, there is an in-built water-cooled oil cooler assembly just behind the oil filter.
Ex: TUD-5, Indica/indigo 475idi, Multijet, TDCI etc all of them have an oil cooler just behind the oil filter assembly.

Universal aftermarket bolt on solutions are available, just search on ebay.

[dhanushs]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

The oil pipe will be under pressure. Needs to be sturdy. Needs to be properly supported so that it does not vibrate inside the tank and develop cracks.

Hi Sutripta,

I'm planning a metal oil pipe inside the bottom tank, the zig-zag design was chosen, so that, I can spot weld on the top and bottom.


Also, regarding pressure, wont the pressure on the pipe be lesser (minus the radiator water pressure) inside the radiator? Will that change cause any issues?

External pipe routing might be easier if the the internal pipe is looped back and both inlet and outlet are at the same side.

Inlet and outlet from adapter at filter?

I have an oil pipe flowing to the turbo from the left of the engine to the right of the engine.

Was planning to route this through the radiator? Or does it need a dedicated line? With oil back to the sump in pressure?

First instrument your vehicle to see what oil and radiator bottom tank temperatures you are running. Then mimic those conditions outside to see whether you are getting the benefits you want. Then go ahead with your mods.

Yes, thank you. Will do.

Originally Posted by condor

But how will you make the pipe attain & maintain that position inside ?

Hi, Sorry, I got your question wrong the first time. I will be dismantling the radiator bottom tank and fixing the pipe.

Originally Posted by Grace

The rate at which the oil cools down is slower than that of water / coolant, so now would not that actually beat the purpose?

As long as there is temperature difference, the hotter liquid will lose heat.

Or is my understanding not thourough? I am assuming that oil WILL not flow in coolant duct of the the engine and back to the radiator, it is just a supplementary pipeline outer casing trying to absorb heat from the radiator water / coolant.

The oil will come from an outlet from the engine, flow through the radiator, lose heat, and the cold (comparatively) oil will return back to the oil sump.