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Old 09-15-2010, 12:17 PM
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How hard is it to change the oil cooler?

I just had a rock go through the oil cooler and need a new one. How hard is this to change?

And where is the best place to get a new one for a good price?

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It went through it? Pics?

Not that hard take off the front bumper, unscrew a few bolts, nothing to bad.

Also watch out for the oil that will come out drain that as well.

I have a few used ones sitting here that are in good condition let me know.

I think new ones go for a couple hundred.
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OK,

N3H6-14-700D is that the part # you have?

Send me a pm with the price please.

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Originally Posted by Race Roots
It went through it? Pics?

Not that hard take off the front bumper, unscrew a few bolts, nothing to bad.

Also watch out for the oil that will come out drain that as well.

I have a few used ones sitting here that are in good condition let me know.

I think new ones go for a couple hundred.

Tried calling your phone but it says it can't be reached. Did you have a different number than the one on your site?
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Yeah I have been bugging the heck out of the IT guy to remove that number.

I sent you a pm.
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Oil cooler

Hi, just wanted to let you know all is good with the oil cooler, had it installed for $175. So between your $125 and the $175 installation the whole job was $300.

A lot less than the dealers $1200 !!!!!

Thanks !!!
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Gee, you can Buy Genuine OEM from Montgomery Mazda for $502...where does the dealer get the other $700 from??..
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Originally Posted by ASH8
Gee, you can Buy Genuine OEM from Montgomery Mazda for $502...where does the dealer get the other $700 from??..
most dealership sell stuff at MSRP, at least thats how most US dealership works. Mazda or not.

for example : I replaced my Bro's 09 Infiniti FX Y-Pipe about a month something ago. the dealer he bought the car from wants 1200 + tax for it parts ONLY. I found one online from a dealer in Arizona, 780 shipped.

about 2 hours of our time, got it swapped out (had some accident almost cut my finger in 1/2, but meh, it was my fault Actually, WEAR GLOVES PEOPLE !!!! )

not bad huh ?
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I know a guy that has half a finger from a chain on a dirt bike. does that count lol. he was wearing gloves by the way:P
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Originally Posted by DocBeech
I know a guy that has half a finger from a chain on a dirt bike. does that count lol. he was wearing gloves by the way:P
I had a scar running 3/4 the way around my left index finger wear a catalytic converter almost took it off. Wear gloves. lol
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