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(Message started by: cossie_al on May 3^rd, 2008, 10:01pm)

Title: towing a caravan with an automatic
Post by cossie_al on May 3^rd, 2008, 10:01pm

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

Title: Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
Post by Octavian_P on May 4^th, 2008, 7:44am

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.

Title: Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
Post by cossie_al on May 4^th, 2008, 11:26am

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.

Title: Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
Post by gozz on May 5^th, 2008, 1:01am

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.

Title: Re: towing a caravan with an automatic
Post by Octavian_P on May 5^th, 2008, 8:04am

Here is a cheap auto box cooler (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hayden-402-Automatic-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-1402-16-K_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ33727QQihZ016QQitemZ260235583653QQtcZphoto)
You could also add an electric fan with a thermostat, so when you really go uphill the box will stay cool :)