KR> VW engine oil temperature
Revmaster makes the perfect oil cooler for the VW. I used it on mine and if there was a problem with it, it was that it kept the oil too cool at times. Check it out on the revmaster web site or in this video on UTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvgU8P5LR5Q You will get a very good look at the entire installation. I did not just think about it. This was about my 4th attempt to get the oil cool enough and this time it worked perfectly. None of the others made much of a difference and they were very "hokey". See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics? See you Oct. 4 and 5, 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il ? MVN Daniel R. Heath -?Lexington, SC -Original Message- Has anyone considered or is it possible to add or enlarge the oil cooler on the VW to add 2 or 3 quarts capacity to give the oil a chance to cool some before re-entering the engine? Oil is major component in engine cooling
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KR> VW engine oil temperature
At 03:56 PM 5/29/2013, you wrote: >First, I seriously doubt that air on the bottom of the pan will >contribute significantly to cooling your oil. Has anyone considered or is it possible to add or enlarge the oil cooler on the VW to add 2 or 3 quarts capacity to give the oil a chance to cool some before re-entering the engine? Oil is major component in engine cooling. Just a thought. Larry Flesner
KR> VW engine oil temperature
Appreciate all the commentary and suggestions. I think I have a reasonable bracketing on various recommended temperatures except for the oil temperature (251 F). The newness of the engine may be contributing some extra heat. Another factor could be the prop: I don't know for sure if the Sterba 52X52 prop is right for my airplane. Might be lugging to much and producing more heat and less power. I will have to play with the engine tuning for next flight. My plan is to keep the existing oil cooler setup. Added will be to blow some fresh air on the bottom of the engine sump. The sump has cast ribs and some tapped holes; just the thing to fasten some sheet metal. I saw a baffle arrangement on a KR website, but cannot find it now. I remember how that looked and can adapt that baffle arrangement to my VW installation. Also means yet another mod to the cowl and even more down time. Gotta do what you gotta do. Does anyone have any info on cooling the VW oil sump? Sid Wood Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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KR> VW engine oil temperature
Sid, It was made known to me long ago that running your oil temperature lower than 212-215 degrees F precludes the natural elimination of condensation and hydrocarbons from your oil thereby shortening your oil's service life and actually HARMING your engine by retaining fluid contaminants in the oil. The closer you can keep it to that 215 degree mark the better, but lower than that is just as bad for your engine, ...in my humble opinion. I was also informed that organic based motor oils (standard motor oils) are able to withstand temperatures far greater than 250 before they start to degrade. The number provided to me was almost 400 degrees F before degradation and coking begin to take place. Mike Ladigo
