Question about oil cooler

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  1. simon999

    simon999 Light Load Member

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    Recently I found oil in coolant. They told in the shop that is oil cooler. I removed it, but didnt see any oil. Which is best way to test it if its leaking?
     
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  3. RSQ20

    RSQ20 Medium Load Member

    Pressurize it!

    .... Philip
     
  4. simon999

    simon999 Light Load Member

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    One friend told to fill with diesel fuel and leave it overnight..see if diesel will leak through it
     
  5. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    you removed the oil cooler from the engine?
     
  6. simon999

    simon999 Light Load Member

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    Yes I removed cooler from the engine
     
  7. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    Pressure test it.
     
  8. GrapeApe

    GrapeApe Road Train Member

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    What engine is it?
     
  9. simon999

    simon999 Light Load Member

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    Detroit s60 egr 2006
     
  10. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    many years ago I had the same problem with volvo

    I bypassed cooler.... temporary... and sold truck some years later.
     
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