Is it possible to bypass the oil cooler on an aq130?

[randyc71]

I have a Volvo Penta AQ130 that I am having some issues with, I think I have the other issue figured out but in doing so I noticed a water leak at the back of the oil cooler. I pulled the end caps off and on the backside the cooler part of the lip that needs to be there for the o-ring to seal properly is missing. I assume it corroded away since the previous owner had it sitting for a while. I have looked around for a replacement and of course they are not cheap at all so is it OK to just bypass it or does the oil really get that hot in these?

 

[jerryjerry05]

They make it that way cause it works best that way.
You probably could bypass it and it would work.
If your real Macgiverish you could rig a different cooler.
Google volvo penta oil cooler and see if there is something you can adapt.

 

[randyc71]

Thank you, that is kinda what I figured. If I were to put in a different cooler I would have to drill and tap holes in the cooler I have in order to connect it to another which leaves a lot more chances of some failure ending with oil everywhere so I don't think I'll try that. Right now all I would have to do to bypass it is put a hose from the copper tube on one end to the copper tube on the other end and it should be good!