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I have an 1989 Jaguar XJ6 - how do I bypass the oil cooler? What parts do I need?

Tiny
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  • 1989 JAGUAR XJ6
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Oil cooler was damaged and all oil leaked out of car. Needs to be replaced. Mechanic says with parts and labour $1140. When looking into found out I could bypass the oil cooler all together. Mechanic made out like this is a difficult process but it seems that it would be quite simple to me. What exact parts would I need and how do I do it?
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 7:44 PM

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Tiny
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An oil cooler is an important component. I don't advise eliminating it.
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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Even if car is being used as a winter car only in Canada. Just want to get 1-2 more winters out of it - on the road running. Its definitely not a collector car just my winter beater. I see a lot of people on UK forum - just take their oil cooler out. I actually believe 89 or 90 might have been the last year they even put them in these cars
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 8:17 PM
Tiny
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You can always just buy an external cooler and hook that up. It will come with instructions.
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Monday, September 26th, 2011 AT 8:34 PM

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