Part # 11870002
Wunderlich Oil Cooler Guard - Black

Wunderlich Oil Cooler Guard

The standard plastic lining of the oil cooler of the BMW R18 appears to many to look out of place in an otherwise extremely coherent concept. We have developed an elegant protection made entirely of stainless steel, which not only enhances the appearance of the Big Boxer, but also takes on the function of protecting the oil cooler. Our oil cooler protection is convincing in two ways: With our proven radiator protection concept and a coherent, integrated design that does justice to the Big Boxer. We manufacture the integrated protection and the high-strength, robustly welded protective grille entirely from high-quality, rust-free stainless steel.

The oil cooler is located directly behind the front wheel and is therefore in the centrifugal area for thrown up road dirt, stones and other foreign bodies that can hit the filigree fins of the oil cooler. Dirt and insects clog the cooler and reduce the cooling performance just like cooling fins bent by "flying rocks". In the worst case, sharp-edged foreign bodies can cause damage that leads to leaks. It is no longer possible to continue driving with a damaged radiator. We therefore recommend our oil cooler cover with an integrated protective function. We manufacture it entirely from stainless steel. To do this, we also weld the nodes of the resistant, fine-meshed protective grille to avoid damage to the oil cooler and to intercept coarse dirt before it affects the oil cooler. It reliably protects the oil cooler without reducing the air flow. As with the original, it is installed using the 4 attachment points on the side.

Function

• Noble, reliable protection of the sensitive fins of the oil cooler network
• Doubly convincing: perfect protection for the oil cooler and at the same time elegant
• Visual enhancement with a harmonious, integrated design that does justice to the big boxer
• Prevents damage and coarse soiling caused by foreign bodies thrown from the front wheel
• Reduces the risk of loss of cooling capacity due to deformed or dirty fins
• Convincing protection - without reducing the air flow

Technical specifications

• Material: cladding and grille made of robust, rust-free stainless steel
• 2 mm material thickness

Dimensions

• Width 284 mm
• Height 156 mm

Advantages

• Hand crafted
• Produced in small batches
• Functional and integrated design
• Made in Germany

Tip: Prior to installation carefully clean the cooler by hand, this must be done with extreme care to ensure that the radiator network doesn't get damaged. Insects and other grime which has accumulated can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Place the damp cloth on the grille until the dirt is loosened by the moisture and can be easily wiped away with no residue.