How much to change an oil cooler?

[richieboy3008]

Hi,

How much do you think a mechanic would charge to change an oil cooler?

Cheers

Rich

[Dr G]

I'm afraid!

What car? What parts need changing? Is it a solo oil cooler or part of the radiator? Does the bumper need to be removed for access?

If it's the Golf in your profile I beleive it has an oil-water cooler (collar around the oil filter housing) so you'd need to change the oil at the same time.

[richieboy3008]

Dr G said:

I'm afraid!

What car? What parts need changing? Is it a solo oil cooler or part of the radiator? Does the bumper need to be removed for access?

If it's the Golf in your profile I beleive it has an oil-water cooler (collar around the oil filter housing) so you'd need to change the oil at the same time.

Yes, its a 97 golf 1.9 td. There is oil in the coolent, from the research that i've done I'm led to think it is the oil cooler.

Edited by richieboy3008 on Thursday 17th September 09:10

[Dr G]

If it's the same as a GTI one you're probably looking at 1.5 hours to change plus parts (new cooler and oil/filter).

[Tame Technician]

Takes about 40 mins to fit, and 40 hours flushing the coolant.

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[richieboy3008]

HELP!

I've drained the oil and removed the filter, but how do I actually remove the oil cooler?

Thanks in advance
Rich