Installed/How-To: 2014 Forester XT OEM Oil Cooler(pics!)

[shawnhayes]

Originally Posted by CARNZ

You would have to replace the upper oil pan/lower engine block section to be able to have the pipe that comes out of the upper oil pan there on the AT cars. A whole lot of work vs installing a fitting!

Dude, did I tell you how much I appreciated all the work you did on this DIY and install? The world is a better place. Even though I had a lot of trouble, I couldn't have done it without you. Good job.

Shawn

[CARNZ]

No problem, glad you found it useful.

The goal was to find a good OEM solution and this was exactly what I wanted.

[Guillaume]

Originally Posted by CARNZ

3. Install the feed water hose(faces passenger side of engine), Hose (99078AB330) with 2 hose clamps (805918010).

4. Bolt the oil cooler pipe(21328AA220) to the front chain cover of the engine using the 2 purchased bolts (808206010).

Picture is for step 3 and 4

My Subaru dealer tells me that the part #99078AB330 is on back order for another month. Is it replaceable by a regular hose? If yes, which diameter and length?

[CARNZ]

There are currently 18 of those hoses in the warehouses throughout the country and they are ready for immediate delivery.

The hose is 1/2 inch hose, you could use any random hose from the store, the subaru one is pre-shaped for the bends.

EDIT: just noticed your locations says Europe...oops

[CARNZ]

Update on Parts Availability:
21311AA170 - OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability
14050AA970 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability
14050AB090 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability (interchanges with 14050AA970)
21328AA220 - PIPE,OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability
99078AB330 - WATER HOSE - Immediate Availability
21317AA070 - CONNECTOR, OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability

Looks like the large backorders we originally experienced are gone, so everyone should be able to get these parts fairly quickly.

[Guillaume]

Thanks for the answer, I'll try to find a US supplier that ships to Europe for a reasonable fee.

How long would you say the hose is?
Worst case, I am considering using a standard straight hose until the stock replenishes in Europe. Doesn't that sound reasonable (mechanically)?

[CARNZ]

The hose isnt terribly long, i'd just get a foot and cut it to length. Always better to have more then needed then not enough.

Using generic hose will work, since it's not pre-shaped it won't look as clean but it will get the job done

[Guillaume]

Okay thanks

[cruizin01]

Originally Posted by CARNZ

Update on Parts Availability:
21311AA170 - OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability
14050AA970 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability
14050AB090 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability (interchanges with 14050AA970)
21328AA220 - PIPE,OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability
99078AB330 - WATER HOSE - Immediate Availability
21317AA070 - CONNECTOR, OIL COOLER - Immediate Availability

Looks like the large backorders we originally experienced are gone, so everyone should be able to get these parts fairly quickly.

My pipe just showed up at the dealer yesterday off backorder. Have all my parts now except for some hose. Probably be a minute before I install them but at least they are here.

Considering doing an aftermarket radiator but will probably just wait and measure temps when at the track this summer. No reason to buy it if its not needed. And I hear they are a PIA to install anyway.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by normancw

Where did you get the M14x1.5 > -8AN fitting and -8AN heater hose? Looking forward to you install post/pics.

My friend's shop in Ontario, California (not the other Ontario )

As I mentioned previously, this is mostly inspired by other turbo water lines available for other cars.

Something like this:


-alex

[Ralph Spoilsport]

Is there anyone reading who can help me get some part numbers?

I want to (if possible) use the auto trans cooling nipple shown in the top figure, see 11060, Fig 154 <AT>. My car is MT, so I am hoping that I can swap this out for the blank off plate shown for <MT>. What is the part @ 21210?

Cusco appears to be doing this too. See below.

[Turkish]

Originally Posted by CARNZ

Update on Parts Availability:
14050AA970 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability
14050AB090 - WATER PIPE - Immediate Availability (interchanges with 14050AA970)

What is the difference between the two part #'s?

[DM7]

Originally Posted by Turkish

What is the difference between the two part #'s?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=236

They are the same.

[Turkish]

Originally Posted by DM7

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=236

They are the same.

Ah, thanks. I missed that post somehow!

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