Dinan oil cooler.How many hours labour?

luca335i · 07-20-2008, 08:34 PM

Thinking of doin the Dinan HC oil cooler. Can this be done at an independant shop for less? Or do I have to bring it to the dealership? How many hours of labour did it take for all you stage 3 guys?

ybbiz34 · 07-21-2008, 01:01 AM

It requires between 8-10 labor hours.

skoot3r · 07-21-2008, 12:40 PM

I installed mine Dinan Oil Cooler/Intercooler took me 5hrs total around 2hrs for the Oil cooler 3 for the intercooler

quest556 · 07-21-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skoot3r

I installed mine Dinan Oil Cooler/Intercooler took me 5hrs total around 2hrs for the Oil cooler 3 for the intercooler

Was this a conversion or an install for no oil cooler before? If a new install, did the Dinan come with all parts required? I see that have two kits listed but was wondering if this is a feasible DIY for the complete kit? Don't mean to thread hijack but I believe this is relevant to the OP if the labor and kit is DIY friendly.

Vince@ V K Motorwerks · 07-21-2008, 01:25 PM

I would not recommend a DIY for a non-oil cooler equip. car.

O-cha · 07-21-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

It requires between 8-10 labor hours.

LOL

Dinan might charge 10 hours, but it's more like a couple MAX.

OP where do you live?

luca335i · 07-21-2008, 04:28 PM

I live in Toronto. I have a buddy of mine thats willing to take it on. I heard you have to pull the motor out. Im not comfortable with a small shop doin that. I have no oil cooler so it might take a little longer.

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ybbiz34 Brigadier General 706 Rep 4,959 Posts Drives: 2023 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	It requires between 8-10 labor hours. __________________ Current: '23 G20 M Sport 330i Current: '20 X253 GLC300 SUV Gone: '20 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '18 W205 C43 Sedan Gone: '13 W204 C63 Sedan
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skoot3r BMW n00b 51 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: 09 e92 M3/ 2013 GMC 2500hd Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose iTrader: (4)	I installed mine Dinan Oil Cooler/Intercooler took me 5hrs total around 2hrs for the Oil cooler 3 for the intercooler __________________ 09 SpaceGray M3 DCT Power: Dinan 3.62, Gintani Race Mufflers, Dinan Intake, Gintani Xpipe, RPi Scoops Cosmetic: Vrs Poly-Lip, CSL Trunk, LED Interior Lights, LUX H8, Smoked Tails, Challenge Diffuser
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Vince@ V K Motorwerks Lieutenant Colonel 152 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 01 Black 911 Turbo, 09 X5 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomingdale, IL iTrader: (0)	I would not recommend a DIY for a non-oil cooler equip. car.
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luca335i Major 62 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: 335I Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3)	I live in Toronto. I have a buddy of mine thats willing to take it on. I heard you have to pull the motor out. Im not comfortable with a small shop doin that. I have no oil cooler so it might take a little longer.
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