[notnow]

So my tires were rubbing on the vent, I removed the oil cooler vent and instead of rubbing at full turn to the left, I now have another 2inches of room.

I put a mesh grille over it to protect it from large rocks, but should I be worried about anything else?

[pwr hungry]

I'd more concerned with wtf happened to cause a non interfering set of components to start interfering.

[notnow]

The idea to remove the vent came from other members who have done it, but I just wanted to double check to make sure i dont screw anything up.

I am pretty happy with my wheel/tire setup right now so I don't plan on changing it.

[E90Company]

Only risk is large debris damaging the core, which can cause some more serious oil control problems. If you have mesh, you should be fine.

[enrita]

I fixed the problem with a heat gun.

[MDORPHN]

The screen should prevent damage, but - unlike the louvers -- may let fine grit through that in time could clog up the cooler and affect its efficiency.

However, so long as you clean it out periodically (as should be done for all the heat exchangers), you should be fine.

Neil

[nvn]

Originally Posted by enrita

I fixed the problem with a heat gun.

Can you explain exactly what you did?

[notnow]

Originally Posted by nvn

Can you explain exactly what you did?

I googled it and apparently people heat it up till it gets super hot, then they push it forward with an object, then they spray water on to it to cool it, then the liner will harden into the new position.

I will give that a try, i never knew the proper procedures for it but now i do.

[nvn]

Originally Posted by wonton1017

I googled it and apparently people heat it up till it gets super hot, then they push it forward with an object, then they spray water on to it to cool it, then the liner will harden into the new position.

I will give that a try, i never knew the proper procedures for it but now i do.

Thanks I'll try that if it rubs anymore. I took a look at it today and my tire only rubbed on the lower right bolt. I tightened it and it seems to be clear of the tire for now.