ISX OIL COOLERS

[schISM]

(05-10-2016 )biscuits and gravy Wrote:  schISM that's interesting. Since the ISX can be improved with the ECM tuning and some hardware changes and updates, the idea of running a later model ISX without that oil thermostat in hotter regions of the country might be a good idea.

I'm running a cm870 and thinking since I've had the tuning done and the engine was originally, never an emissions motor with DEF,DOC,DPF; I may go ahead and try the oil thermostat removed and see where it goes from there.

I think the location on my oil thermostat is going to be a pain in the ass to get out. There is a bracket in front of the area where I would need access to back that cover off. We'll see what happens.

From what I understand you have to take the oil cooler off so it's a chore for sure but if ya need a water pump or coolant manifold plate gasket replaced also then it wouldn't be that bad.