06-01-2022, 04:47 AM | #1 |
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Fitting 118i Oil Cooler to 116i
Hi, Guys, I've got a Pre-LCI 116i with a stage 1 remap, when driving around hard I see my oil temp reaching 120+ so I was thinking of retrofitting the oil cooler from the 118 engine.
has anyone done this before and which parts would I need? I've checked on realOEM and found the whole assembly on eBay for around £200 so I just wanted to know if it's just Plug n Play? TIA |
06-01-2022, 10:36 AM | #2 |
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It's the same engine, just uprated to 177bhp, I believe ,so should fit straight on.
Also fit an oil catch can as excessive crankcase fumes entering the combustion chambers can cause detonation that will wreck a piston very quickly (as i found out in 2010 with a year old DS3 with basically the same Prince engine). My pre lci 116i is great after a MHD stage 1 remap. Just fitted an oil catch can this afternoon. Please update the thread when you have fitted it. |
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06-01-2022, 11:22 AM | #3 |
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Is this the one on ebay?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165278747445 it doesn't seem to fit the pre lci - meant for the 1.5l 3cyl 118i. (2015>) I think. |
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06-21-2022, 08:01 AM | #4 |
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Hey IJO, taking your advice and just ordered a Mishimoto CC so will fit that on the weekend.
Thinking of getting an external Oil Cooler and fitting that as the OEM one seems to fit the 3 cyl which is a pain. I also got a Gravity Performance De-Cat downpipe and a Darkside upgraded intercooler on its way so will keep the post updated |
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06-21-2022, 08:42 AM | #5 | |
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They advertised it on ebay as 'cat back' but it isn't. It attaches behind the centre box and required a connector to join them which they didn't supply. It is a high quality product with excellent welding and accurate bends so fitting was no problem. Seems to have made a difference above 4000rpm and is also no louder than the original. Please post some photos of the CC. I did fit a small one but I can't find suitable pipes other than buying a replacement pipe and modifying it. An oil cooler isn't a bad idea given how hot the oil gets when driving quickly but I'm not sure how easy it is to get to the existing one to connect it. |
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07-21-2022, 12:31 PM | #7 |
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Did you ever fit an oil cooler and catch tank?
I bought off bay for under £20 - the red anodised type with a separator and dipstick. It's really well made and came with some stainless wire wool in addition to the separator. Nothing showing on the dipstick yet although I haven't done many miles. I also changed the plugs for NGK Iridium which are grade cooler and a couple of days ago, received the Ignition Projects multispark coils from the US. (similar to Okada) After changing the plugs, cold starting was a bit rougher and hesitant and this has now gone and the car also feels more lively - almost as if it was in Sport. Mpg could be slightly better to but it's too early to tell. |
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