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Model Technical and Interest => Fulvia => Topic started by: V8estate on 05 February, 2022, 04:43:03 PM



Title: Oil cooler removal
Post by: V8estate on 05 February, 2022, 04:43:03 PM
I have two Fulvias, a series 1 and a series 2. My series 2 doesn't have an oil cooler and I would like to get rid of the one on the series 1. It is currently having the engine rebuilt and now would be a good time to do it. Firstly I assume there is no reason not to do this ( Im not racing it ), and secondly does anyone know the thread size if I blank it off?
Thanks


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: lancialulu on 06 February, 2022, 07:14:35 AM
Just acquire a standard oil filter mount. You will sell your kit for a few hundred pounds assuming in good condition.

I would however recommend keeping the cooler , getting new pipes (a good hose and hydraulic shop should be able to do this) if you are ever going to use your Fulvia for touring Europe in the summer.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: my69S1 on 06 February, 2022, 12:08:02 PM
Why would you not want to just reinstall the cooler?  Was it getting in the way of something or maybe faulty?  My oil cooler came in a box of parts when I bought the car and I was intending to get it reinstalled at some point.  So curious why you wouldn't want it any more.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: lancialulu on 06 February, 2022, 05:19:16 PM
They are quite sophisticated with integral thermostat (check it works) that prevents the oil from being cooled when it does not need to.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: simonpen on 07 February, 2022, 04:53:36 PM
I have removed the oil cooler from my Rallye. It needed new hoses and while it was off someone told me that it restricts the flow of oil around the engine so I didnt bother putting it back. It also lightened the car by 4+kg.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: lancialulu on 07 February, 2022, 05:28:02 PM
I have removed the oil cooler from my Rallye. It needed new hoses and while it was off someone told me that it restricts the flow of oil around the engine so I didnt bother putting it back. It also lightened the car by 4+kg.
I am sure that "someone" was not from the Lancia design team.... I have them on all my Fulvias.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: simonpen on 07 February, 2022, 06:25:04 PM
Probably not, but perhaps the same person who designed the exhaust manifold, or the fan, did the oil cooler. They are great little cars but not perfect.


Title: Re: Oil cooler removal
Post by: Richard Fridd on 07 February, 2022, 06:36:56 PM
Regarding the original question of size, this is from my Flaminia. Pitch is 1.5mm I think.