Mazmart

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My pics are of various coolers from differing years.

Paul

Mazmart

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The second one is 2nd gen FC.

Paul.

ASH8

The FC is the long single skinny cooler N326-14-700A ...yes?
Same oil cooler for all FC's.

Would like to see an RX-8 one cracked open Paul.

Mazmart

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Here's the EPC diagram for the FC showing the thermo pellet.

Paul.

Mazmart

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I'm sure I have a damaged one we can do. I'll also check my 09 stuff as well.

Paul.

ASH8

Great, Thanks Paul, yes I agree on the FC having a Thermo Pellet in it's oil cooler, would be great to see an RX-8 one, BUT the EPC does not show any separate parts breakdown like the FC has.

Here is the FC Part Numbers
8871-14-810 Thermo Pellet
1757-14-821 Spring

I can tell you that from the parts model codes (front 4 numbers) the pellet
8871 is from Series I RX-7, and the 1757 spring is from the original 1974 13B RX-4.

ASH8

I guess the RX-8 OC thermostat is in this location..

olddragger

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maybe that could be used for a drain plug too?
OD

ASH8

Great to use as a cooler drain spot, but I am pretty sure the RX-8's don't have this removable bolt, the parts pic above does not show one and I don't recall seeing one on mine, you could always undo the oil cooler hose OD to drain mate.??

Correction, gee I am an old stupid BASTARD at times, yes there plainly is a bolt head there??? Derrr DUMB aren't I, a senior moment.

So yes, OD perhaps this is a drain point...MMMmm will have to investigate...

Sorry Dudes..

ASH8

WOW...
$87.03 US for the 8871 Pellet and $2.81 for the 1757 Spring, is it GOLD Plated or something.

8871-14-810 Thermo Pellet
1757-14-821 Spring

Mazmart

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This is the access point to the thermostat as Mr Engman reminded me last night. That's how we modify them on the FD and FE (SE3P). The design is a bit different as the bolt head will not separate from the thermostat.

Paul.

Mazmart

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Here's what it looks like inside boys and girls:

Paul.

Flashwing

Paul is that thermostat unit able to be replaced without buying a whole new cooler? That would certainly be a cake install!

olddragger

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well looks like a good drain spot and it appears to be on the passenger side?
Good info guys--great job--Paul you are the man! Ash you aint bad yourself mate.
olddragger

Mazmart

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Or modified as we do. The problem is Mazda does not sell the thermostat by itself so no part number exists just as Ash pointed out.

Paul.

Mazmart

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Thanks Denny.

Paul.

9krpmrx8

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So that is on the passenger side right? Is there a downside to constantly removing and reinstalling that bolt/thermostat?

dannobre

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You will be surprised at how little oil you will get out by draining the coolers.

I opened both and cleaned out the lines with an air nozzle...and got maybe an extra 1/2 - 3/4 quart for about 1/2 hours work......

Just not worth it in the big picture

9krpmrx8

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Oh, well scratch that then.

9krpmrx8

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Okay, does anyone know what size the oil cooler line fittings are? Does anyone have a full diagram of the stock oil cooler system?

dannobre

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I used -10AN lines for all my oil lines...Not sure if that helps

9krpmrx8

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So you ditched the factory lines for an fittings and aftermarket lines?

dannobre

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It's kinda in progress..I did it with stock coolers and new lines...but now I'm redoing the front with the new nose..and will put in larger cooler with fans when I do that

9krpmrx8

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Are you going with one large single cooler?

dannobre

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Nope...2 approx. 11X10" with fans Just have to find the right units