jihwaan Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I figured I would just post both questions in the same thread. I have a 99 vvti 6sp manual RZ w/80k kms on it and I have a new FMIC I am going to fit - but looking inside the front bumper cavity I see this is going to pose a small problem: Is it the stock oil cooler? it cant be anything to do with the condensor surely as the connections are simply hose clips... If it is the stock oil cooler can I just buy a aftermarket oil cooler and filter relocation kit- and if so how do remove the stock sandwich plate thing that is just before the oil filter or do I leave it in place and simply plug it off? Ok second question is a no brainer- this is the front crank seal I presume it is leaking like a sieve- I am going to do the 100k service so I figure a new oil pump and crank seals with the 100k service should solve this? advice anyone? Hope its ok to dump both questions in the same thread and thanks for any and all advice in advance..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Front main seal and oil pump change is a sump off job, dropping the subframe to get to it. Expect a day's labour rate or a lot of hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Your first pic is the power steering cooler, so you will need to relocate this when fitting a FMIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I wouldnt rush in thinking your crank seal has gone. That could be a leaky rocker cover gasket, which would cause oil to run down to that area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihwaan Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Ok Thanks guys- but your answers mean I have more questions- I am going to get a oil cooler and relocation kit- what do I do with the standard oil cooler lines from the bracket thing in front of the oil filter when I fit the sandwich plate- how can I dispose of them? I vaguely remember something about using an NA oil filter fitting instead of a TT one? is this correct? Once again this forum kicks a** and thanks everyone for your help! Edited January 5, 2010 by jihwaan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 They are not oil lines but water lines, and you can just connect them together or blank them off should you wish, but it is not 100% necessary to remove the std cooler when fitting an external oil cooler, some do some don't, mine is still in place. Sorry cant help with the N/A part but I'm sure somebody can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihwaan Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks Tricky... so those lines circulate water through the filter housing/ mounting assembly... Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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