Oil Cooler

[thmehr]

I purchased a used oil cooler system for my 7mge engine. I have a couple of questions. The oil filter adapter has a top mount bolt location, but my block is not drilled for this bolt. Should I go a head and drill the block and tap the hole for this bolt? The guys at the dealership said DO NOT drill the block for it will crack. I think it is only there to prevent the oil filter adapter from twisting. Also, the oil filter adapter has a built in relief valve. Is this valve pressure sensing or temperature sensing. I think the valve should be temperature sensing, but I can not find any information.
Thanks
Ted

 

[IJ.]

Ted: Post some pics of the hardware you have please.

 

[thmehr]

Ted: Post some pics of the hardware you have please.

Here is the manual view of the parts.

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=LU&P=15

As you can see, the oil filter adapter has a bracket for a bolt.

 

[IJ.]

Do you mean the pin that stops the stock adaptor rotating?

I wouldn't use the GTE adaptor on anything as you've noted the Cooler port is pressure based you'll be much better off with a full flow T Stat based system.

 

[Zumtizzle]

Okay.

On the oil filter housing theres a bolt that houses a spring that looks like it bolts onto the block but doesn't. It's Pressure based and if i were you i'd go with a thermo based.

The oil return goes to the oil pan.

 

[Nick M]

I purchased a used oil cooler system for my 7mge engine. I have a couple of questions. The oil filter adapter has a top mount bolt location, but my block is not drilled for this bolt. Should I go a head and drill the block and tap the hole for this bolt? The guys at the dealership said DO NOT drill the block for it will crack. I think it is only there to prevent the oil filter adapter from twisting. Also, the oil filter adapter has a built in relief valve. Is this valve pressure sensing or temperature sensing. I think the valve should be temperature sensing, but I can not find any information.
Thanks
Ted

http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62838

Go with IJ's advice, and try this.