I'd like to delete or at very least, bypass the oil "cooler" which is really just a warmer. The 4th Gen doesn't have this epa feature, is the block the same and if so can it just be unbolted and removed entirely? They are pretty prone to failure and I'd like to avoid that eventuality. In addition, my oil doesn't need any help getting warm, it runs stupid hot in the first place (250 towing on the flats, 275 climbing big hills towing).
On the quick fix bypass route, I was going to install small heater hose pinch clamps on the water pump output line (dedicated line to the oil cooler), and another on the small return line. This way if it ruptures internally, oil can't get into the coolant, and since it's a dedicated circuit, blocking it won't harm cooling of the motor. Also it's easy to remove without having to disconnect any lines.
And before anyone says no, don't, I need to also say my truck is not under warranty despite the low miles due to it being previous Canadian. Also, if the motors are identical, why is it the 4th Gen runs completely fine without this stupid feature? I also plan on removing most of the AGS shutters.
As far as a delete, removing the "cooler" would be the best scenario and then just remove the water pump output nipple and replace with a bolt, then cap the return line. I suppose it could also just be left in place in this scenario as well. But removing it might give me more room for filter changes. Anyone done this?
On the quick fix bypass route, I was going to install small heater hose pinch clamps on the water pump output line (dedicated line to the oil cooler), and another on the small return line. This way if it ruptures internally, oil can't get into the coolant, and since it's a dedicated circuit, blocking it won't harm cooling of the motor. Also it's easy to remove without having to disconnect any lines.
And before anyone says no, don't, I need to also say my truck is not under warranty despite the low miles due to it being previous Canadian. Also, if the motors are identical, why is it the 4th Gen runs completely fine without this stupid feature? I also plan on removing most of the AGS shutters.
As far as a delete, removing the "cooler" would be the best scenario and then just remove the water pump output nipple and replace with a bolt, then cap the return line. I suppose it could also just be left in place in this scenario as well. But removing it might give me more room for filter changes. Anyone done this?
