bob c Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 How do I repair a 1988rd6 Mack that has oil in the radiator? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 How do I repair a 1988rd6 Mack that has oil in the radiator?It's likely that you have a cracked oil cooler. Replace (kinda tough to repair, but it may be possible) it and flush the engine and radiator Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob c Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 It's likely that you have a cracked oil cooler. Replace (kinda tough to repair, but it may be possible) it and flush the engine and radiatorHow much for parts and labor. What are your thoughts on this. Thank you BOB Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 How much for parts and labor. What are your thoughts on this. Thank you BOBYou should be able to get a ReMack assembly for you engine. I'm not sure of the price but I'm pretty sure it carries a warranty and is cheaper than the rebuild kit. You just have to install the end capsfrom your oil cooler on the ReMack cooler. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 You should be able to get a ReMack assembly for you engine. I'm not sure of the price but I'm pretty sure it carries a warranty and is cheaper than the rebuild kit. You just have to install the end capsfrom your oil cooler on the ReMack cooler.I'm not sure what the costs would be, but if you have some mechanical inclination and basic tools, it's easily a DIY job. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 There's been one on Ebay for less than $100. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky36 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 If you are going to do the repair at home use dish washer soap to help flush the oil out of the rad and motor. I would fill run and drain a couple of times with the dish washer and plain water . good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob c Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 You should be able to get a ReMack assembly for you engine. I'm not sure of the price but I'm pretty sure it carries a warranty and is cheaper than the rebuild kit. You just have to install the end capsfrom your oil cooler on the ReMack cooler.Hey, thanks for your advice. I am knew to all of this, do you know where I could buy this remack cooler. About how much do you think I should pay? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hey, thanks for your advice. I am knew to all of this, do you know where I could buy this remack cooler. About how much do you think I should pay? BobGet ahold of a Mack dealership and tell them you want a Mack remanufactured oil cooler assembly. You will probably need to give them the VIN number of your truck. As I said, I'm not sure of the price, but I know the last time I checked the Remack oil cooler was less than the rebuild kit and I think comes with a one (maybe two) year warranty. Mack has some kind of coupon thing going on too right now that might be worth checking out. Here's the link to it: http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=5044. Since it's asking for your email, etc. you may not trust it. You should be able to get to the same place by going to the Mack Trucks website, click parts and service, click parts, click ReMack, the link to the coupon club is at the bottom of the list. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Here you go.......http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GENUINE-MACK-TRUCK-PEDIGREED-OIL-COOLER-E6-ENGINES-/130458977172?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item1e5ff60394 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've rebuilt three of mine with $15.00 rebuild kits from PAI. It is usually the sealing rings at the core ends that go bad and are very easy to change once the cooler is removed from the engine.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I would also check your trans. oil, the tranny cooler in the rad could be leaking. (not knowing what tranny/rad combo, you have this maybe useless to you) b0Bo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob c Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 I would also check your trans. oil, the tranny cooler in the rad could be leaking. (not knowing what tranny/rad combo, you have this maybe useless to you) b0Bothanks for you help. being new to the mack world any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob c Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 You should be able to get a ReMack assembly for you engine. I'm not sure of the price but I'm pretty sure it carries a warranty and is cheaper than the rebuild kit. You just have to install the end capsfrom your oil cooler on the ReMack cooler.thanks for your reply.being new to the mack world any help is appreciated. thanks bob ````` Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16610-1988rd6mack/#findComment-67897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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