Suspicious Purchase???

[b_dike]

Ok so I just received my used oil cooler in the mail today. Open the box and there is a milky oily substance seeping out of it. The packaging paper is stained with this substance as well.

The whole reason I ordered a new oil cooler is because mine is damaged and was mixing the oil and coolant. Basically I was wondering if there was a way to test these units before install to see if they work right.

I wouldn't want to install this one just to find out it's damaged too... :shrug:

BTW It's from MPS Auto salvage in Georgia, I was referred to them by a member here on svtp

 

[sonicsaleen]

should of bought from midway mustang in iowa.. lol.. it could been from sitting and they just mixed.

 

[b_dike]

ya didn't know about midway in Iowa. I was kinda thinking the same thing about it sitting and they both seeped out together, but still seems like a big risk to install it without knowing for sure... I'll be calling tomorrow to see if they can offer some input.

 

[brian97cobra]

call robbie @ mps auto salvage. if its not right he will make it right.

robbie is the owner and a personal friend of mine. rest assured he is a stand up guy.

if you need any assistance with this matter contact me.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Used Cobra oil coolers...:dw::nonono: UGH! Good luck!

 

[b_dike]

Thanks Brian I'll be calling him tomorrow for sure... I'll post back on the outcome. I really hope this oil cooler isn't damaged too. I've been waiting too long to get my baby back on the road lol

 

[b_dike]

Got ahold of Rob today, and he assured me that the part is in good shape, and that the milky residue is just run off after being rinsed out.

Guess I'll find out soon enough...

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Your engine can get HIV and aids from used oil coolers... you just never really know where they have been or what's been IN THEM!:nonono::dw:oke:

 

[CobraBob]

Does sound like the oil cooler should be fine. Hope it gives you miles/years of dependable service. By the way, what did you pay for it?

 

[Ironhand]

Your engine can get HIV and aids from used oil coolers... you just never really know where they have been or what's been IN THEM!:nonono::dw:oke:

:lol:

 

[b_dike]

$399.99 Which was way more than I expected to pay, but I finally had some cash and was ready to purchase and this was the only one I could find. Others I'd seen before where selling in the 200-300 range... Oh well lets hope it works.

 

[black 10th vert]

Holy crap! You paid that for a used one? How much for a new one from Tousley? I honestly had no clue they were that expensive!

 

[brian97cobra]

they are discontinued from ford ....

its crazy not sure what to do if someone needs one.

i got lucky and found one local and got a new one.


but on a side note, robbie and his crew clean all their parts before shipping them out. i go there about once every 3-4 weeks.

just pm me if you need anything from him or you have any issues

 

[mr.speaker]

Tousleyford has them for $288 ,Fordpartsgiant sells them for around $340, CJPonyparts has them for around $380, Sarad has them for $356, etc ,etc.

 

[mr.speaker]

And those prices are new.

$399.99 is a rip off.