I heard a noise and checked the oil and found some foam / milkshake in the dipstick and coolant tank. This sucks, but I didn't see any smoke coming out of the tailpipe, so its most likely the oil cooler.
I've read several different forums about this and have noticed that the bearing replacement is suggested. How hard is that? What about a radiator replacement? I know mine has been leaking slowly, and I replaced the flush screw which seemed to be the problem, but is it needed? (just another $-400).
From what I have gathered, I need:
Oil Coolers & Seals
1 Oil Filter/Cooler Housing Gasket, 944-107-147-03
1 Oil Cooler to Housing Seal, 944-107-153-02
1 Oil Cooler to Housing Spacer Washer, 944-107-154-00
2 Adjusting Shims for Oil Cooler, 944-107-219-00
2 Oil Cooler O-Rings, 999-707-043-40
Oil Pressure Sleeve Alignment Tool for 944
Oil Pressure Relief Valve O-Ring
1 or 2 of these? I would think it came in the gasket kit, but maybe not..?
For the bearings, is it just the connecting rod bearings that I need to replace, or the crankshaft bearings too? I see in the suggested there is also a rod nut?
Rod Bearing Set
Main Engine Bearing Set, Std1
If i have to...
Radiator
I've also seen people say that you might as well do the timing belt, water pump, and HG while your at it. Thats a lot, why not just do a whole rebuild... I'm trying to do one thing at a time. This isn't my daily driver now, but it is in between film jobs, and I know this one is over at the end of July, so I've got a little time.
Any suggestions and advice is greatly appreciated!