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Revised September 22, 2007
Oil Coolers and Accessories
Type 2 & Vanagon
Race-Trim Oil Cooler Systems

The ultimate in cooling efficiency, Race-Trim stacked-plate design offers maximum cooling with almost bullet-proof strength. Aircraft quality aluminum, fluxless oven brazed construction. Cross-path airflow effectively cools oil as air passes through as many as 16 paths across sturdy embossed plates. Insignificant pressure drop, twice the cooling in half the size. Painted black for fast heat dissipation. Fitted with 1/2 inch female pipe thread fittings. The best system for your Bus or Vanagon.
Key Part No. Description/Application/Price
Part Numbers in Italics - Call For Availability
Coolers & Cooler Kits
ZAP-11790 Oil Cooler Only, 96 Plate (Measurements: 1.5" X 11" X 11") $113.00
ZAP-11791 Oil Cooler Only, 72 Plate (Measurements: 1.5" X 8" X 11") $85.30
ZAP-11710 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 96 Plate, Bus with Upright 1600 Eliminates the Stock Cooler $136.00
ZAP-11711 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate, Bus with Upright 1600 Eliminates the Stock Cooler $109.00
ZAP-11700 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 96 Plate with Direct Oil Filter Block Off & Remote Oil Filter Mount, Bus 1700/1800/2000 1972 to 1979 $147.50
ZAP-11701 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate with Direct Oil Filter Block Off & Remote Oil Filter Mount, Bus 1700/1800/2000 1972 to 1979 $122.20
ZAP-11705 Oil Cooler Kit Complete, 72 Plate with "Sandwich" Oil Filter Adaptor $122.00
NOTE: ZAP-11705 is recommended only for Vanagon Wasserboxers from 1983 to 1985. Will not fit 1986 to 1991 models due to OEM oil cooler design on filter mounting. Recommend using ZAP-11701 above for these applications.
Separate Oil Cooler System Parts
ZAP-11771 Oil Filter Block Off with 3/4 Inch Nipple $18.05
ZAP-11772 Oil Filter "Sandwich" Adaptor with Special Male/Female Nipple $36.25
NOTE: Allows you to use your OEM oil filter in the stock location. Recommended for 1983 to 1985 Wasserboxers only.
NOTE: Filter block off or "sandwich" adaptors do not come with fittings.
ZAP-11773 Oil Cooler Bypass Mount with Seals. Installs In Place Of Your Stock Oil Cooler on 1600 Upright Engines. $9.95
ZAP-11780 Oil Thermostat. Opens at 175º F. Bypasses Oil Cooler Below 175º for Quick Warm-Up. Includes Fittings and Clamps. $66.80
NOTE: This thermostat must be installed between the oil filter and cooler for proper operation. Strongly recommended for proper engine warm-up in cool weather operation.
ZAP-11540 Full Flow Oil Pump Cover for Upright Engines. For Use With Remote Mounted Oil Filter or Cooler When The Stock Cooler is Also in Use. Engine Case Must Be Drilled and Tapped for Return Line. Steel. $12.20
ZAP-11539 Full Flow Oil Pump Cover for Upright Engines. For Use With Remote Mounted Oil Filter or Cooler When The Stock Cooler is Also in Use. Engine Case Must Be Drilled and Tapped for Return Line. Aluminum. $10.80
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cooler hoses/systems must be installed in this order. Engine to oil filter to thermostat (if used) to cooler and then back to the engine. Hot oil must be filtered first before it is cooled for best flow.
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