I think most people will agree with me when I say....
later model years, due to smog stuff and de-tuning
do not run as hot as the earlier high compression non-smog'ed
models. Lower compression, and retarted cam timing
usually (I say usually.. there are exceptions) run cooler.
read into this whatever you will, but my experience has been
the earlier models can definitely benefit from a cooler, as can ANY car.
The later models can get by without one, as long as you keep this in mind
and your cooling system and oil systems are in proper working order.
...it can be argued as well that an oil cooler will let the car run too cool
and never
really let the engine run at its proper operating temperature
especially in cooler climates.
You have to take each case seperately.
Paul Tegler
Twin 73' MGB GTs YB and OB
YB born 8/72 (Primrose Yellow) Yellow BGT
OB born 1/73 (Blaze Red) Orange BGT
email: wizardz@amdyne.net
http://www.amdyne.net/~ptegler/mgmain.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: JChumley3@aol.com <JChumley3@aol.com>
To: WSpohn4@aol.com <WSpohn4@aol.com>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1999 3:08 AM
Subject: Re: Oil Cooling
>In a message dated 99-03-10 02:04:25 EST, you write:
>
><<
> Well, the danger is that misinformation like this will be believed, to the
> detriment of some poor guy who won't even get an "I'm sorry" when he blows
>his
> engine. Sorry, under the circumatsnces, pussy footing ain't my bag.
> >>
>
>I am by NO means an expert, but I thought I would chime in with my own
>personal experiences.
>
>My '80 MGB doesn't have an oil cooler. I live in Dallas, Texas, and I
drove
>it EVERY day last summer. The summer of 1998 was, I believe, the second-
>hottest summer in the history of Texas. I know that we had something like
>thirty consecutive days of 100+ degree temperatures.
>
>My B has "lived" in Texas for more than five years. Before that, it was an
>Arizona car. From all indications, there seems to be no ill effects on my
car
>from driving it in these climates without an oil cooler.
>
>Do you mean to say, Bill, that I can expect to be a "poor guy" who finds
his
>engine blown in the near future? (I would like an honest answer to this
>question, as I am considering investing a considerable amount of money into
>the restoration of this car. It would nice to know if I need to also plan
on
>an engine rebuild.)
>
>Jeremy
>
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