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Changing Oil Cooler Adapter Gasket

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KENS89LX

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Getting ready to replace the gasket on the oil cooler I've seen videos on how it is done, didnt see any of them use gasket sealant, is that right?
 

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You don't use sealant for parts put together with O-rings. I didn't use sealant when I did the job. Be sure to lube the O-ring before use.

Recommend replacing the block to oil-filter adapter gasket at the same time. Not a very expensive gasket and makes sense after going through the work of draining oil/coolant.
 
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KENS89LX

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wmburns said:
You don't use sealant for parts put together with O-rings. I didn't use sealant when I did the job. Be sure to lube the O-ring before use.

Recommend replacing the block to oil-filter adapter gasket at the same time. Not a very expensive gasket and make sense after going through the
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Just took oil filter off but can't get to the bolts does the piece with the coolant hose come off, looks like a Allen wrench in the center where the oil filter goes on
 

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KENS89LX said:
looks like a Allen wrench in the center where the oil filter goes on
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^^^Yes. Remove the large Allen bolt and the two halves will come apart. Will be easy to get to the block bolts that hold the oil filter adapter on.
 
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KENS89LX

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Ok thanks, didn't have the correct wrench for that so I put it back together now I don't see an oil leak, put cardboard under the car overnight, with no drips.
 

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I did mine at dealership for $300
 
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