Oil cooler diverter valve

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by The Gorilla

Hi,

Quote- '' However, the proof is in the pudding, as reading between the lines, this is how you are HOPING it will work, as it seems you haven't proved that yet.

See there you go again with those Assumptions.

The Picture in the Link was circa 2009 and
its now 2014, but whatever MikeR.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

I like to follow your lead with the assumptions as I know how much you like them .

I've never seen you mention doing any track days with the car and I would have thought such a recognisable car would get photographed a lot.

So when are you next out in it ?

[shimmy]

My take on this is everybody is pissing in the wind and NOBODY has solved the underlying overheating issue with the S54

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by alexk

Did they do an oil flow measurement with and without the thermostat ?
I am just curious why they are saying the thermostat is restricting the flow.

Yes, I have the figures on my computer at work, from memory they say that only a maximum of 40% of the oil is diverted through the oil cooler when it gets up to sufficient temp to open the diverter fully.

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by shimmy

My take on this is everybody is pissing in the wind and NOBODY has solved the underlying overheating issue with the S54

You would say that, but I don't see you trying anything beyond the norm .

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by Mike R

You would say that, but I don't see you trying anything beyond the norm .

I've learnt that me trying stuff Isnt really the best way to do things.......it's not like mucking round with an old Ford, I love my car. (and I have tried a few things actually)

Tbh I have now found the solution(s) and will try them next 24oC plus day.

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by shimmy

My take on this is everybody is pissing in the wind and NOBODY has solved the underlying overheating issue with the S54

My car never suffered any overheating, ever. Non AC car with no AC fans restricting cooling flow.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by lawsy

My car never suffered any overheating, ever. Non AC car with no AC fans restricting cooling flow.

My conclusion also, airflow

Restricted through a dense set of 2 fans and two rads and a load of plastic.fans being the culprit probably as they are both off on track.

[adem.csl]

My car has never suffered overheating either with a/c installed!!
My oil temps went to 150 deg but soon dropped on a cool down lap back down to 125deg..last July at brands but i did get stuck behind some cars at stages!!
At donnington in August i used some crap cup + then changed to csl cups and found more grip in corners as did billy when he drove it so we pushed it hard to a 1.36 lap and it never rose past 125 deg

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by adem.csl

My car has never suffered overheating either with a/c installed!!
My oil temps went to 150 deg but soon dropped on a cool down lap back down to 125deg..last July at brands but i did get stuck behind some cars at stages!!
At donnington in August i used some crap cup + then changed to csl cups and found more grip in corners as did billy when he drove it so we pushed it hard to a 1.36 lap and it never rose past 125 deg

Cool down laps don't count

[adem.csl]

Originally Posted by shimmy

My conclusion also, airflow

Restricted through a dense set of 2 fans and two rads and a load of plastic.fans being the culprit probably as they are both off on track.

You only have one a/c fan infront of your rad and the condensor so yes both those things restrict airflow as well..
Do you plan on removing your a/c system?
The plastic bits are supposed to guide the air into the rads.
Do you think that loosing rubbish infront of the rads will help?i think your right shimmy!