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Hole channel on oil cooler face

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Hole channel on oil cooler face

Postby tranmx2 » Thu May 14, 2026 10:08 pm

What is the hole/channel for?
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Re: Hole channel on oil cooler face

Postby metalworker0 » Thu May 14, 2026 10:42 pm

Probably a "tell tale" that lets oil pressure out when seal has failed, in one direction and not out of every area between the seal and every direction, so not spraying the whole engine bay or onto exhaust. they do fail, so need to fail in a safe way.


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