Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems

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Thu 4 Nov 2010 19:20
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - richbev

the oil cooler on my w reg van seems to have gone. is this a regular problem and is it a difficult fix. were is it located.

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Thu 4 Nov 2010 20:03
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - Peter D

If you do not know were it is how do you know it has gone. Regards Peter

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Thu 4 Nov 2010 20:43
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - richbev

i have oil in the edder tank. thick black oil. its not over flowing and doesnt seem to be pressurised so im not thinking the head gasket and there is no water in the oil although it is low on the dip stick. i had this problem on an audi and have heard there is something simular on these.

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Fri 5 Nov 2010 06:58
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - dadbif
The oil cooler radiator matrix is often an integral part of the main radiator, normally at the bottom, not sure if this is the case with an Astra, have a look at what hoses got the rad, oil cooler hoses are of a smaller diameter than normal coolant hoses.
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Fri 5 Nov 2010 09:50
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - Collos25

The name is "Header tank" if you need to ask at garage.

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Fri 5 Nov 2010 09:56
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - oil cooler problems - Peter D

It is not in the rad it is a separate unit. You need to remove it and have it pressure tested. Regards Peter

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