97 GT factory oil cooler delete?

tri5333 · January 2nd, 2011, 03:57 PM

Ive got a 97 GT with a leaking oil cooler, Ive heard these things are a PITA and would like to get rid of it. Does any one know if a oil filter adapter from a 2004 GT will work? If so what part numbers should I be looking for. Thanks

sharkbait · January 2nd, 2011, 04:17 PM

It should be the same thing as the one off a 04

tri5333 · January 2nd, 2011, 04:20 PM

Its not , the 96-98 have an oil cooler sandwiched between the filter and the adapter, the 2004 do not, Im curious if anyone has done the swap and if they can provide part numbers

sharkbait · January 2nd, 2011, 04:22 PM

Well its the same block. So just swap it all over

I dont see the point though
Just replace the oil cooler

tri5333 · January 2nd, 2011, 06:52 PM

The point is the factory ones are known to leak oil into the coolant and vice versa. Also when they go bad while driving it will completely drain the oil in a matter of seconds. My question is for someone with knowledge of the swap, or someone with access to part numbers.

mustangman57 · January 2nd, 2011, 09:10 PM

i dont have part numbers but i know for a fact that it simply bolts on. they are interchangeable. if i were you i would entertain the idea of using a housing off of an 04 mercury mountaineer. their filter points forward and might make filter changes easier (im not sure about the mountaineer housings fitment, it is just something i have been curious about and havent had a chance to look into further for myself) just pick one up from the junk yard they are only like $10-20 there.

sharkbait · January 2nd, 2011, 09:58 PM

Iv never heard of or had that issue before man

the "swap" your talking about isnt something people do often or ever really.
Where did you hear of this being a major issue

tri5333 · January 2nd, 2011, 10:13 PM

Thanks mustangman Ill post as soon as I can results, plan on trying the salvage yard Mon morning

KV007 · January 3rd, 2011, 03:42 AM

mine leaks right around there but its radiator fluid?

Everett · January 3rd, 2011, 04:18 AM

Forget it shark. He ain't listening. You should show him the car you built. Then he might drop the attitude

mustangman57 · January 3rd, 2011, 08:13 AM

The housing itself isn't the issue. It is the gasket that mates it to the block. I change them at work all the time. The only reason I mentioned the mountaineer idea is the filter points foreward and might make filter changes easier. I kept my oil cooler because in shawn highland's (not shure if I spelled his name right but oh well it sounds right lol) book he speaks highly of the factory cooler. He has WAY more experience with mod motors than me and I figured his .02 is better researchers than mine. On the other hand I know of several people that delete them due to lack of trust. Im guessing the OP is one of those people.

wicked96gt · January 3rd, 2011, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by KV007

mine leaks right around there but its radiator fluid?

It is probably that corner of your radiator then not the oil cooler. I have the same leak and took me forever to figure out what it was ha.

sn95mustanggt · January 3rd, 2011, 11:20 AM

Mine leaks from my oil cooler.........................

KV007 · January 3rd, 2011, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by wicked96gt

It is probably that corner of your radiator then not the oil cooler. I have the same leak and took me forever to figure out what it was ha.

yea ive watched it slowly drip tho. it doesnt come from radiator. it drips down my oil filter :/

sharkbait · January 3rd, 2011, 03:24 PM

Drain the coolant and oil

take off the oil cooler and replace the gasket...

KV007 · January 3rd, 2011, 07:03 PM

U talking to me shark. I'll do it next winter if I have it still I guess it only drips a little and I just changed my oil and radiator fluid

tri5333 · January 3rd, 2011, 07:41 PM

Ok I' ve figured out the leak, for anyone with similar problem once oil is running from the weap hole the cooler is shot and a simple gasket will not fix it, I just replaced the gaskets and o-rings and it leaks just as bad, I now have ordered a filter adapter from a 99-04 mustang without the oil cooler and will eliminate the cooler all together, as far as the Mountaineer adapter it will not work without a custom radiator hose for anyone thinking about it. This is a common problem on Cobras.Hope this helps someone with same problem, Thanks for all the response from everyone that is exactly why I joined this forum.

mustangman57 · January 3rd, 2011, 08:53 PM

glad you have it figure out bud. good luck.

sharkbait · January 3rd, 2011, 10:06 PM

Custom radiator hose is easy to make man

All of my hoses are custom.

Just but another hose and some copper fittings and some hose clamps and make it how you need...

Its cake

tri5333 · January 13th, 2011, 12:35 PM

O.K. replaced the P.O.S. Factory oil cooler with part# F2LE-6884-BD and no leak. I have put about 250 miles on it and its leak free. it required felpro gasket #70415 so make sure anyone doing the swap "DONT USE THE BLUE GASKET" it will leak like crazy the one you need will be red in color.

January 2nd, 2011, 03:57 PM	#1
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	97 GT factory oil cooler delete? Ive got a 97 GT with a leaking oil cooler, Ive heard these things are a PITA and would like to get rid of it. Does any one know if a oil filter adapter from a 2004 GT will work? If so what part numbers should I be looking for. Thanks

January 2nd, 2011, 04:17 PM	#2
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	It should be the same thing as the one off a 04 __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 2nd, 2011, 04:22 PM	#4
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Well its the same block. So just swap it all over I dont see the point though Just replace the oil cooler __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 2nd, 2011, 09:10 PM	#6
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont have part numbers but i know for a fact that it simply bolts on. they are interchangeable. if i were you i would entertain the idea of using a housing off of an 04 mercury mountaineer. their filter points forward and might make filter changes easier (im not sure about the mountaineer housings fitment, it is just something i have been curious about and havent had a chance to look into further for myself) just pick one up from the junk yard they are only like $10-20 there. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 3rd, 2011, 03:42 AM	#9
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	mine leaks right around there but its radiator fluid? __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

January 2nd, 2011, 04:20 PM	#3
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its not , the 96-98 have an oil cooler sandwiched between the filter and the adapter, the 2004 do not, Im curious if anyone has done the swap and if they can provide part numbers

January 2nd, 2011, 06:52 PM	#5
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	The point is the factory ones are known to leak oil into the coolant and vice versa. Also when they go bad while driving it will completely drain the oil in a matter of seconds. My question is for someone with knowledge of the swap, or someone with access to part numbers.

January 2nd, 2011, 09:58 PM	#7
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Iv never heard of or had that issue before man the "swap" your talking about isnt something people do often or ever really. Where did you hear of this being a major issue __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 2nd, 2011, 10:13 PM	#8
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks mustangman Ill post as soon as I can results, plan on trying the salvage yard Mon morning

January 3rd, 2011, 04:18 AM	#10
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	Forget it shark. He ain't listening. You should show him the car you built. Then he might drop the attitude __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

January 3rd, 2011, 08:13 AM	#11
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	The housing itself isn't the issue. It is the gasket that mates it to the block. I change them at work all the time. The only reason I mentioned the mountaineer idea is the filter points foreward and might make filter changes easier. I kept my oil cooler because in shawn highland's (not shure if I spelled his name right but oh well it sounds right lol) book he speaks highly of the factory cooler. He has WAY more experience with mod motors than me and I figured his .02 is better researchers than mine. On the other hand I know of several people that delete them due to lack of trust. Im guessing the OP is one of those people. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 3rd, 2011, 11:20 AM	#13
sn95mustanggt Enthusiast 98 GT, 93 Ranger! Join Date: May 2009 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 832 iTrader: 2 reviews	Mine leaks from my oil cooler.........................

January 3rd, 2011, 03:24 PM	#15
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Drain the coolant and oil take off the oil cooler and replace the gasket... __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 3rd, 2011, 07:03 PM	#16
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	U talking to me shark. I'll do it next winter if I have it still I guess it only drips a little and I just changed my oil and radiator fluid __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

January 3rd, 2011, 07:41 PM	#17
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok I' ve figured out the leak, for anyone with similar problem once oil is running from the weap hole the cooler is shot and a simple gasket will not fix it, I just replaced the gaskets and o-rings and it leaks just as bad, I now have ordered a filter adapter from a 99-04 mustang without the oil cooler and will eliminate the cooler all together, as far as the Mountaineer adapter it will not work without a custom radiator hose for anyone thinking about it. This is a common problem on Cobras.Hope this helps someone with same problem, Thanks for all the response from everyone that is exactly why I joined this forum.

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January 3rd, 2011, 08:53 PM	#18
mustangman57 Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	glad you have it figure out bud. good luck. __________________ 96 mystic Cobra, 96 block, .20 over CP forged flat tops (9.5:1 comp), Manly Rods, 03 Cobra crank, Comp Stg2 Blower Cams, Ported B-heads, Spec Fly Wheel, Spec Stage 3 clutch (soon to be a stage 4 ), T-trim @15 Psi, Front Mount, 537 with belt slip

January 3rd, 2011, 10:06 PM	#19
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Custom radiator hose is easy to make man All of my hoses are custom. Just but another hose and some copper fittings and some hose clamps and make it how you need... Its cake __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

January 13th, 2011, 12:35 PM	#20
tri5333 Newbie 1997 Convertible GT 14.0 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Akron OH Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	O.K. replaced the P.O.S. Factory oil cooler with part# F2LE-6884-BD and no leak. I have put about 250 miles on it and its leak free. it required felpro gasket #70415 so make sure anyone doing the swap "DONT USE THE BLUE GASKET" it will leak like crazy the one you need will be red in color.

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