I think that the UK cars just had a hose that went from the rear port to the
one on the filter plate, I don't think that there was anything different
about the engines.
James Nazarian
71 MGB Tourer
71 MGBGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Heim" <mvheim@attbi.com>
To: "MG List" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 12:54 AM
Subject: Re: optimal oil cooler position
> I suppose that's one way of looking at it. Good luck finding that
air-cooled
> MGB engine, though...
>
> Seriously, all you would have to do is rig a bypass, using rigid line
(given
> your abhorrence of hoses) -- I don't see why you would need a different
> engine. Personally, I've been driving my B for 15 years on the hoses it
came
> with, with no leaking problems, so I can't say it is an issue which is
> causing me much concern.
>
> on 6/15/03 4:39 PM, Bob D. at bobmgtd@insightbb.com wrote:
>
> > Speaking of the oil cooler, I read some where that the oil cooler was an
> > option in England. Is this true? If so, I'd like to get a hold of a
> > non-oil-cooler B series engine. It's not that I want my oil to be hot, I
> > just don't trust hoses. I've had dismal luck with hoses, both oil and
water,
> > on my MGB. I figure any advantage the oil cooler gives, is far
outweighed by
> > the risk of the oil cooler hoses leaking.
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