Header Preparation! Deleting A Factory Subaru WRX/STI/XT Oil Warmer/Cooler!

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @MrSubaru1387
    @MrSubaru1387 4 роки тому +57

    That's a leaking $4 o-ring...

    • @aquapisces24
      @aquapisces24 3 роки тому +3

      Mr. Subaru, your feedback and opinions are worth considering, especially on videos from other youtubers.

  • @cody0
    @cody0 4 роки тому +3

    Holy shit great tip with the wrench on the hex socket

  • @mikegillam1000
    @mikegillam1000 3 роки тому +12

    I did this mod to my 04 FXT. When I went to get it tuned my tuner pointed out that those rubber caps aren't pressure rated and recommended I use a couple worm clamps, a piece of reinforced hose, and a threated bolt instead of the rubber cap

  • @hybriddyneguy
    @hybriddyneguy 3 роки тому +2

    I love the fact your videos are short and right to the point !!! Thank You !!!

    • @aquapisces24
      @aquapisces24 3 роки тому

      You mean this weird music clip?

  • @luqngoc
    @luqngoc Місяць тому

    Great video! Alternatively, if I wish to keep the oil cooler/warner but want to replace the rusty metal pipe(that highly would touch the EL header). Would a longer length reinforced high temperature silicone hose be a better replacement for the rusty pipe?

  • @gregbary3002
    @gregbary3002 3 роки тому +2

    Just the video angle is amazing to start with, the commentary is on spot also for a how to. Thank you, just trying to figure out how the oil cooler lines went before I tore her down a couple years back.

  • @adrianf5665
    @adrianf5665 Рік тому

    as MrSubaru said, whats prone to leaking in these are the o rings, you can refresh them all for all of $20

  • @nighrow5
    @nighrow5 Рік тому

    Your videos are awesome man

  • @dan.r9220
    @dan.r9220 3 роки тому +3

    a few questions:
    1: Do 04 FXT have an engine temp sensor?
    2: Why not just run the 2 coolant lines together? wouldn't a plug remove some of the flow of the coolant and possibly cause issues?
    3: If you remove this, can you just change your oil weight when cold temps come unto play? I live in CO and use my 04 XT to go snowboarding. On those cold days i dont want to sit in the parking lot and wait for oil temps to come up.

    • @ggwyatt
      @ggwyatt 11 днів тому

      You should run the lines together as the caps cannot handle the extra pressure the turbo models create. If you are to change the oil at all it would be healthier to run 10w40 especially if you want to make power. If you are oem+ please keep it at 5w30

  • @davidcasey3270
    @davidcasey3270 3 роки тому +1

    Super informative. Appreciate it man. Gotta do this soon an this video helped a lot

  • @amoni1959
    @amoni1959 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I want to do this to my 18 STI. Will an aftermarket sandwich plate with t-stat mate onto the blocks surface once the OEM warmer is removed?

  • @bluegizmo1983
    @bluegizmo1983 28 днів тому

    Does anyone know if there is a longer/taller oil filter that can now be used once the oil cooler is deleted? It would be nice to have extra filter media from a longer filter now that there's extra room.

  • @Howell999D
    @Howell999D 3 роки тому +1

    thank you.. well detail video.

  • @danielwhite3898
    @danielwhite3898 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos man, simple and to the point, keep it up man!

  • @dustinkaviani
    @dustinkaviani 8 місяців тому

    Any issues removing this and running it as a daily driver? I’m in PNW weather.

  • @dannythompson1948
    @dannythompson1948 Рік тому +1

    I am sooooo glad I have stumbled upon your videos... Quick question, I'm about to do this to a type ra short block I'm throwing into my '12 STI, I was wondering if I could just route the hose to that nipple, instead of capping and plugging those holes..? I'm just nervous about stopping the coolant flow in that direction...

  • @irontiger0462
    @irontiger0462 4 роки тому +4

    I've done a few JDM swaps and they don't come with the oil cooler/warmer. I've run a hose from the water pump directly to the return to bypass the cooler while I was waiting for the new one to ship, that works too

    • @Moglowww
      @Moglowww 3 роки тому +1

      Irontiger 046 I see, so instead of putting that plug on the block you just ran the hose from nip to nip?

    • @irontiger0462
      @irontiger0462 3 роки тому +2

      @@Moglowww Yup. I don't run the metal coolant line (that always rots out) either when I am running the oil cooler/heater, just a piece of heater hose

    • @amoni1959
      @amoni1959 3 роки тому +1

      @@irontiger0462 thank you for this info. It’s better than finding something to cap the line. I will do the same thing. Just join them.

    • @PurpleShmegal
      @PurpleShmegal Рік тому

      Little late to the party but do you see an issue with running it like that long term until I need to replace the water pump?

    • @marcmurrieta7819
      @marcmurrieta7819 8 місяців тому

      I did this why is my 03 wrx thinking it’s overheating ?

  • @JermJermFlores
    @JermJermFlores Рік тому

    Did u drain all the coolant first?

  • @adamflax4225
    @adamflax4225 3 роки тому

    That was great, THANKS!

  • @abelsgarage
    @abelsgarage 4 роки тому +3

    Hey man I was going to do this but i wanted to just run a hose from the water pump to the block do you think that will work or should I just cap it

  • @mariopic
    @mariopic 3 роки тому

    i remove them on a lot of builds found its cheap to buy rad mounted cooler and it works wayyy better then oil cooler/ warmer

  • @thomasbkiley
    @thomasbkiley 8 місяців тому

    What nub did you use to plug the water pump

  • @joecam7109
    @joecam7109 2 роки тому

    Wait what? Why are you eliminating the factory oil cooler?

  • @aquapisces24
    @aquapisces24 3 роки тому +1

    Didn't understand a thing. What does oil warmer have to do with filter mount?
    Why does even Subaru bother to install an oil warmer at all?
    I've heard of oil coolers but never heard of warmers!

    • @MrSubaru1387
      @MrSubaru1387 3 роки тому +2

      It warms the oil in the winter or when cold, it cools the oil when it gets to hot. It's basically an engine oil thermostat. It's job is to keep oil temp at a optimal temperature.

    • @aquapisces24
      @aquapisces24 3 роки тому +1

      @@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for explaining.
      I wonder why some choose to remove oil warmer though, is factory-equipped oil warmer harmful in hot regions?

    • @MrSubaru1387
      @MrSubaru1387 3 роки тому

      @@aquapisces24 only if the cooling system has an issue. The oil is cooled by the engine coolant. Water to water cooler.

  • @jophillips2868
    @jophillips2868 Рік тому

    Can you put heads from a egr engine on a non egr engine to use in a newer vehicle?

  • @Gusmanbro
    @Gusmanbro 3 роки тому +3

    Did you end up using the cap on the water pump? if so, is it still holding up?

  • @tylersleicher8211
    @tylersleicher8211 4 роки тому +1

    How is the rubber cap holding up?

  • @cheesepuffguy1
    @cheesepuffguy1 Рік тому

    What’s the ID of the rubber cap?

  • @Gusmanbro
    @Gusmanbro 3 роки тому +1

    did you seal that plug with anything?

  • @aquapisces24
    @aquapisces24 3 роки тому

    Um, okay, why deleting it?

  • @bigyeetyclaws6361
    @bigyeetyclaws6361 4 роки тому +2

    Hey man that's an excellent vid!! I will also have to remove this from my XT to fit EL headers. Just a quick one, what size cap did you put on the water pump nip there? Cheers from Australia

  • @diemf50
    @diemf50 3 роки тому

    My slow ass barely got the dmx party up reference... 🤦🏾‍♂️😂🤣

  • @dozaman
    @dozaman 4 роки тому

    Where did you get that black cap for the thermostat housing ?

  • @justinhiner3782
    @justinhiner3782 4 роки тому +1

    Yo!! I love your vids keep it up. Is it bad to delete it on the turbo cars.

    • @bmoore8853
      @bmoore8853 4 роки тому

      No, in fact I'm pretty sure the JDM STI's never had one, and I'm pretty sure later Model Year USDM STI's did not include them from the factory. Like communism, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

    • @MrSubaru1387
      @MrSubaru1387 4 роки тому +1

      @@bmoore8853 what? All modern turbocharged Subaru have an engine oil cooler. FA20DIT, FA24DIT, and EJ257.

    • @irontiger0462
      @irontiger0462 4 роки тому +1

      @@MrSubaru1387 JDM EJ205/255's do not come factory equipped with the oil cooler/warmer. I've done several swaps and none of the JDM's I've gotten came with them. I believe it's a USDM only thing

  • @Ramun_Noodles
    @Ramun_Noodles 4 роки тому +2

    Just noticed my cooler on my 04 XT was leaky again and now thinking of doing this!! Question tho... would I need to install a cooler somehwere else? Like a radiator type cooler in the front?

    • @bmoore8853
      @bmoore8853 4 роки тому +1

      You don't "NEED" to install an oil cooler unless you do some track day events or have a highly modified vehicle (larger than stock turbo or built motor).... I have an 04 XT with vf39 swap and all supporting goodies and decided to autoX mine for the first time this past summer and was watching oil temps and pressure very carefully because I have 250K miles on that vehicle and my temps didn't get as high at any point in the day as they do on my typical morning commute to work. The stock piece he removed is in fact an oil warmer, not an oil cooler, it helps to bring the oil up to the same temperature as the coolant as quickly as possible in order to help bring oil up to temp as quickly as possible ostensibly for engine longevity, but also I'm sure it has to do with emissions.

    • @MrSubaru1387
      @MrSubaru1387 4 роки тому +8

      Don't delete the oil cooler. Just replace the leaking $3 o-ring.

  • @Benny-dv7xm
    @Benny-dv7xm 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the rubber plug?

  • @intergrale4x4
    @intergrale4x4 3 роки тому

    NA doesn't have this Cause it doesn't get so hot fast !! Why do you think the Subaru Techs Fitted this to the Turbo engines cars ???? Answers on a postcard but I'm going with heat balance and control of temps over the engine unit !! :)

    • @mikesti8406
      @mikesti8406 Рік тому

      Deleted mine and added an koyo cooler up front with a thermostatic switch. Works great on track days here in the south.

    • @intergrale4x4
      @intergrale4x4 Рік тому +1

      @@mikesti8406 I'm in Scotland so it never gets that warm ;)

    • @mikesti8406
      @mikesti8406 Рік тому

      @@intergrale4x4 lucky, last track day it was 106 on the pavement. 😅

    • @intergrale4x4
      @intergrale4x4 Рік тому

      @@mikesti8406 Current temp is 42

    • @OscarLopez-gq4he
      @OscarLopez-gq4he 8 місяців тому

      just to let you know ej255 in the wrx with a turbo from factory do not have oil cooler/warmer from factory

  • @jorgereyes6049
    @jorgereyes6049 4 роки тому

    thank you i just change all the oil cooler o-ring and some thing happen all my oil coming out,thank you aging ,,i am going to Delete my oil cooler

  • @jimebe602
    @jimebe602 2 роки тому

    If I were to mount a oil cooler in front of the condenser, which side of the condenser should I mount it, passenger or driver side, so it least affects the ACs cooling ability??

  • @derrickgarcia303
    @derrickgarcia303 4 роки тому

    What brand of header you are using to have to delete the oil warmer?

    • @Gusmanbro
      @Gusmanbro 3 роки тому +1

      I have CNT EQL's and they are nearly touching my filter. His don't look like mine, but I think I would get the same result. Rather have no cooler/warmer vs the filter mm's away from the header

  • @gerik3343
    @gerik3343 3 роки тому

    do i need to use a washer for the oil block plug?

  • @Berserked
    @Berserked 4 роки тому +2

    Would you ever run an oil cooler with like the radiator style?

    • @bmoore8853
      @bmoore8853 4 роки тому +1

      I'm not cody, but I don't mind putting in my .02..... the only reason to run an oil cooler is if you need it or just have more money than you know what to do with... If you have a built motor, larger than vf series turbo, and/or run track days or highway runs, then yes absolutely, but if none of those, imo you would be doing it for car art.

  • @msknuked
    @msknuked 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to make the oil warmer into a oil cooler ?

    • @mariopic
      @mariopic 2 роки тому

      remove stock cooler and add a rad mounted cooler for 1/4 cost of replaceing stock cooler assembly its a no brainer

  • @Punx63
    @Punx63 2 роки тому

    Seems counter intuitive to remove a coolant line that would seem to be needed. You could just by pass that and get a long hose even a steel braided one and use some clamps and still have the cooling your going to need. Unless the engine temps are not affected?

  • @AFRAutoworks
    @AFRAutoworks 3 роки тому

    wow....

  • @Skizm_admin
    @Skizm_admin 2 місяці тому

    4:40 he said nipple 😂