Oil spewing from oil cooler?

[lulzyboy]

Hi,

 

Upon trying to fix my car (which is in another thread), my friends battery was dead due to the severe cold snap we're having here at the moment. When the battery was changed he started the engine which worked fine, then we heard a pop and I saw oil spewing rather rapidly from the top of a seal close to the engine. Googling this it appears to be the oil cooler but I'm not sure what part is actually broken or would need to be changed in order to stop the leaking. 

 

The car is a UK spec Superb that has been exported. If it is the oil cooler, why is it needed and could it be bypassed as it does not appear to be there on models sold in Eastern Europe.

 

[pinstripe]

my best guess would be the oil cooler seal

i would say it is and easy fix with the right sealing stuff (sorry don't know how it is called anymore)

 

what is the model of the car?

[Tech1e]

Just get a new seal from the dealer, they are pences

[Tdi1.9]

Cold temperature = viscous (thick) oil = higher pressure = blown seal or cooler.

 

The "cooler" actually helps to equalise the oil and water temperatures so is a good idea in both hot and cold weather.

[Tech1e]

I would probably think the centre bolt has come loose, it happens.