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Oil cooler fitment

goonerden
Junior Member
4
24-06-2019, 08:34 AM
#1
I would like to fit an oil cooler to my Lexus IS200 (2003). Does anyone have any advice/experience with fitting one? Any help much appreciated!:confused1:
goonerden
24-06-2019, 08:34 AM #1

I would like to fit an oil cooler to my Lexus IS200 (2003). Does anyone have any advice/experience with fitting one? Any help much appreciated!:confused1:

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
24-06-2019, 09:41 AM
#2
I have one on mine. Although its a different engine.

You'll struggle on the standard engine as there is sweet fa room by the filter. But any will fit if you get the right thread adaptor.

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Sparkystav
24-06-2019, 09:41 AM #2

I have one on mine. Although its a different engine.

You'll struggle on the standard engine as there is sweet fa room by the filter. But any will fit if you get the right thread adaptor.


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goonerden
Junior Member
4
25-06-2019, 06:16 AM
#3
Thanks for the reply. Any tips for finding the right thread adapter? Also, am I right in thinking I'll need to fit a smaller oil filter?
goonerden
25-06-2019, 06:16 AM #3

Thanks for the reply. Any tips for finding the right thread adapter? Also, am I right in thinking I'll need to fit a smaller oil filter?

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
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25-06-2019, 06:20 AM
#4
Out of interest why do you need one?
The OEM set up is just fine unless your going to introduce forced induction or long distance towing.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
25-06-2019, 06:20 AM #4

Out of interest why do you need one?
The OEM set up is just fine unless your going to introduce forced induction or long distance towing.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

goonerden
Junior Member
4
25-06-2019, 06:31 AM
#5
none been told it will help engine oil psi
goonerden
25-06-2019, 06:31 AM #5

none been told it will help engine oil psi

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
25-06-2019, 06:53 AM
#6
I believe the thread is 3/4 UNF if that helps but you don't need an oil cooler. As mentioned you've not got much space to get a sandwich plate in, and then you'll be running 2 oil coolers as the stock water jacket will still be there...
toxo
25-06-2019, 06:53 AM #6

I believe the thread is 3/4 UNF if that helps but you don't need an oil cooler. As mentioned you've not got much space to get a sandwich plate in, and then you'll be running 2 oil coolers as the stock water jacket will still be there...

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
25-06-2019, 07:04 AM
#7
goonerden none been told it will help engine oil psi

whats wrong with your psi?
Have you changed oil grade?
if its too low i'd look at the pump, or a leak.

a way of upping the pressure is to put a small washer on the pump relief valve screw. but like its been said the standard engine is fine without one, so if youve a high or low pressure you need to find the problem.

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Sparkystav
25-06-2019, 07:04 AM #7

goonerden none been told it will help engine oil psi

whats wrong with your psi?
Have you changed oil grade?
if its too low i'd look at the pump, or a leak.

a way of upping the pressure is to put a small washer on the pump relief valve screw. but like its been said the standard engine is fine without one, so if youve a high or low pressure you need to find the problem.


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

jay_russell
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3,005
25-06-2019, 09:44 AM
#8
i fitted one to mine. yes there is room for it.
jay_russell
25-06-2019, 09:44 AM #8

i fitted one to mine. yes there is room for it.

jay_russell
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25-06-2019, 09:46 AM
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25-06-2019, 09:46 AM #9

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