misskarissaf6 New Member 1 Member For: 7y 7m 28d Posted 09/03/17 06:47 AM Share Posted 09/03/17 06:47 AM Hi guys, I have a bf f6 manual and had the same issue with the engine oil cooler letting go. had the cooler replaced with another genuine one and it lasted not even 4 months before another one failed. has anyone else had this problem? tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,277 Member For: 16y 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 09/03/17 06:55 AM Share Posted 09/03/17 06:55 AM what was the failure point on each of the coolers that failed? if it was rust/corrosion, then you probably have an earthing issue or a moisture-in-the-wrong-place issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 11y 3m 19d Gender: Not Telling Posted 09/03/17 08:13 AM Share Posted 09/03/17 08:13 AM (edited) I spose oil can be conductive so if there is an earth problem it could be carrying the electricity. what keith says above is something id look for!. makes sense unless maybe someones overtightened something? not sure how they work. Edited 09/03/17 08:13 AM by skidxr6t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 18y 6m 24d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 09/03/17 08:18 AM Share Posted 09/03/17 08:18 AM I'd suggest coolant composition is the issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 699 New Member 19 Member For: 7y 4m 1d Posted 09/03/17 10:06 AM Author Share Posted 09/03/17 10:06 AM Just got the word this morning Allianz are paying for complete new motor and cooling system except they want to flush out heater core but it's full of oil too. It's $900 to replace with a new one cause all the dash has to be removed so I said yeah I'll pay that. Wana keep this car forever. The bill to Allianz is $9,500 Man I am so relieved. It's be over 9 weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 15y 10m 16d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 09/03/17 10:10 AM Share Posted 09/03/17 10:10 AM Great outcome buddy and looking forward to winding her up for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,102 Member For: 9y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 09/03/17 06:01 PM Share Posted 09/03/17 06:01 PM That is great news man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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