Engine Oil Cooler Removal - Should I?

[CCM911]

I may have asked this before, so apologies in advance if I have.

Engine is out of my 84 Targa. I am trying to take care of all oil leaks.

I have the new seals for the engine oil cooler, but I can't really tell if it is leaking. If I remove it and replace the two seals, am I asking for trouble? Will it potemtially leak? Or is it one of those easy-peasy jobs?

Thanks so much.

[Packet82]

If the engine is already out, it's 4 bolts and 3 seals to replace. Just make sure the mating surface around the seals is clean and you'll be good to go.

[trak ratt]

X2, check for cracks where the cooler bolts to the case. I've seen pics of a couple 3.0s with cracks that originally looked like cooler seal issues. Don't over torque the nuts either.

[pete3799]

3 new seals and pressure test it while it's off.

[mnez]

Pressure test for sure while it's off. Most of my leak turned out to be a very small leak in the cooler itself - It gradually lost pressure over 8 hous.

[Packet82]

Probably not a bad idea to get it pressure tested while it's out. I think I paid $130 for mine.

[Eagledriver]

It gets pressure tested every time you drive it. If it's not leaking then it passes the pressure test. Good plan to replace the seals.

-Andy