Jim Carlile wrote:
>
> I know this is heresy, but I have gone without an oil cooler for over
> 15 years in my B, and it has presented no problems whatsoever. My
> engine has 250,000 miles on it, and it has just started to burn oil.
>
> The reason I never replaced it is because when the original one
> started leaking, the local MG dealer (remember those!) quoted me an
> outrageous price for replacement. My mechanic at the time just blanked
> off the outlets, and I never bothered to look back.
>
> Jim
> 74B
Gotta admit that I read recently (don't ask me where) that since oils
are better now, we could dispense with the coolers in most cases. I
mentioned it at a club get-together and if looks coulda killed......
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Charley Robinson
Kerrville, TX, USA
NAMGBR 8-3530
`69 B Roadster
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