I would say find a new mechanic. I have SEVERAL cars in the back with
both locked up motors, and motors with major knocks and problems from
doing just that thing. Does not take long at all either. Not a very
smart idea at all.
Curt Raymond wrote:
My 240D is at the Indy's today getting motor mounts and oil cooler lines (I
have zero time lately...). He of course ruined the cooler getting the old lines
off (didn't we just talk about this) but he'd suggested up front that it was
probably the cooler that was leaking anyway so I was prepared to put a cooler
in.
Apparently goo used coolers are pretty much not available around here because they stick
to the lines like mine has. My Indy suggests sealing the lines at the oil filter by
cutting off the hose, inserting a ball bearing and then soldering the line shut. He says
that on a 240D in New England the oil cooler doesn't do a whole lot. Considering most
people reply with "240Ds have oil coolers?" I guess I agree with his idea. In
fact considering its completely reversible (he's only ruining a line thats already
ruined) I've told him to go ahead, if at some point I come upon a good cooler I'll put it
back to stock...
Comments? All I really care about is eliminating the oil leak...
-Curt
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