1996 chevy c1500 5.7 v8 - Oil cooler delete

How to fix oil cooler leak

[@stephenmorris8187]

Been wanting to do that for a while. Seems too easy not to do. Your truck sounds good man.

[@justjim9723]

did the headers make a big difference in mileage and performance of your truck?

[@dmitrikguajardo6006]

What ive been trying to figure out is which line goes to the top of radiator. The bottom line from the engine or the top oil cooler line from the engine.

[@GarySaint-xm6tr]

FYI, a direct oil cooler will not fit on a 4x4. The front driveshaft is in the way. A remote oil cooler is made for four wheel drive vehicles that fits on the driver's side where the extra battery goes

[@stevelassetter3072]

Nope! You just get the shorter oil filter and it fits fine!! Or if you have a lift kit a regular oil filter fits just fine. Did it to my 93 k 1500 z71

[@dkemp1337]

part number PF454 ac delco filter

[@rickr2029]

I am thinking about doing the same as transmission mount is suffering from the oil leaks. But my question is, should the fittings in the radiator be plugged?. THANKS!

[@victorthecarguy3126]

You may want to reconsider the gasket under the filter adapter. If it ever falls apart you're going to have a bad day. Any leakage is internal it just bypasses the filter just like when it's cold and goes through the bypass. Before everyone panics at the thought of unfiltered oil don't forget the small blocks didn't even have filters for 55-57.

[@billscreations1999]

I believe It was a steel-backed gasket

[@stevelassetter3072]

Exactly!👍🏼👍🏼

[@Lifesmasher]

I did the same thing mines a 4x4 though so had to use a stubby filter because of front diff axle but my oil pressure skyrocketed after deleting the oil cooler lines!

[@jeffhurst517]

What stubby oil filter did you use? I can't seem to find one that would fit. Thanks!

[@jeffhurst517]

For anyone that needs it, I used a pf454 stubby oil filter. But you don’t actually need a stubby oil filter. It has plenty of room for a full sized pf1218. These are ACDelco part numbers btw.

[@victorhinnant8711]

What company you ordered the oil filter adapter and gasket from?

[@billscreations1999]

Melling

[@brandonsmith340]

I'm doing this on the next nice day out

[@jackreynolds5398]

Do the holes where the lines wete need to be plugged?

[@billscreations1999]

You remove the entire assembly lines and adapter and install what's in the videk

[@augustuswilliams1291]

They won't leak

[@ubaldomares4315]

Can’t the oil cooler failing cause the coolant and oil to mix ??

[@americanwhiteboy715]

Yes I'm having that issue now

[@dkemp1337]

definetly helps with diagnosing a headgasket since its out of the scenario

[@danludwig3679]

Do you need to drain all the oil first?

[@tomm4432]

No I just did this yesterday and lost less than a quart. You only loose what’s in the lines and filter

[@Coldgameeee101]

Do u have to plug the radiator after

[@billscreations1999]

No sir you do not

[@MrRoy-rb1je]

Sir, I was told no gasket is needed or required?

[@billscreations1999]

You need the gasket in the video

[@bitchard215]

@@billscreations1999 guy working that day didnt put the directions in the box.

[@sageminentjunky5197]

You always need a gasket

[@Chevro91]

Other videos say the same the gasket is not needed between the engine block and the adapter surface. That gm gasket is out of stock and only place I see is 3 weeks out for shipping

[@stevelassetter3072]

Don’t use the gasket!!!

[@Alexisgirl0808]

Did you plugged the radiator where the lines went?

[@billscreations1999]

No you do not need to

[@erwinalvarado8488]

What was the bolt part #

[@billscreations1999]

I'll find it

[@beardedcatfish7033]

3951644

[@irapena7271]

Where did you get ur bolts from?

[@simpsonrdlarry4385]

Can anyone find their own asshole without someone else telling them? Good god I swear nobody pays attention to a fucking thing anymore!

[@letsgomicroliving_1993_]

So the bolts didnt come with the adapter

[@billscreations1999]

No

[@shootthemoon9549]

that's not an adjustable wrench it's called an adjustable hammer

[@The386mario]

So u running 2 oil filters

[@hb5914]

No, he is only running one oil filter on the Melling oil filter adapter he installed.

[@rockfordhx2768]

How’s the truck run without the oil cooler ?

[@billscreations1999]

Runs like normal but Gets better oil pressure.