Oil Cooler needs replaced.

[allen]

Went for a short hop around the pattern just to get the motor warmed up. After I landed I found a bit of oil streaking out from the oil cooler. I may need to replace it, just to error on the side of safety since from a quick look it appears that a leak has developed in the core. I’m a big fan of doing things once so I would like to replace it with the highest quality cooler available. Any recommendations? It is going on a Lycoming O-320 160hp motor.

Also can anybody out there recommend a good Glider tape for sealing up seams?

[rglos]

Hi Al

I got mine from Wicks nearly 22 years ago and no leaks.

Here is a link

http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_search_results.php/search=b2lsIGNvb2xlcnM=

Rick

[Drew]

Here is another place to look.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/download/2007_catalog.pdf

While you are looking at leaks, look around the valve covers too.  If the gasket is cork, replace it with the silcone ones.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/siliconecalvecover.php

[Drew]

Here is a source for glider tape:

Bowlus maxi tape

1-614-783-6912