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cossie_al
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towing a caravan with an automatic
« on: May 3rd, 2008, 10:01pm » |
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Okay before we start I don't want a caravan but she who must be obeyed has set her heart on one. 
So, I no longer have the scorp but my new motor has very similar specs as the 24v. Similar weight and bhp etc.
I am sure I read a post ages ago about fitting an oil cooler to the autobox,
I have my concerns about towing with my new car because as most of you will know I have already had very expensive gearbox issues.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated
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Octavian_P
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Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
« Reply #1 on: May 4th, 2008, 7:44am » |
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Does your current car have a cooler like the Scorpio ? Does it get hot when driving through town ? As a general rule, the bigger the cooler is the better for the box.
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cossie_al
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Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
« Reply #2 on: May 4th, 2008, 11:26am » |
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Hi Octavian,
Yes the car already has an oil cooler. As for getting hot, it has the engine coolant guage and a guage for engine oil and these have never shown any signs of getting too hot .
However, That does not tell me anything about the gearbox temperature.
I have had a look at universal transmission oil coolers and for what they cost I think I will fit one anyway.
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Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
« Reply #3 on: May 5th, 2008, 1:01am » |
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Good thinkin al,it makes all the difference to oil temp and person temp,in fact all doubts are banished,thus allowing a fair response from she who must be obeyed.
However,some manufacturers do make provision for the extra heat of towing,so it may be worth a little exploration first.
GOZZ.
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Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
« Reply #4 on: May 5th, 2008, 8:04am » |
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Here is a cheap auto box cooler
You could also add an electric fan with a thermostat, so when you really go uphill the box will stay cool 
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