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(Message started by: Bikerdon on Oct 20^th, 2008, 12:44pm)

Title: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 20^th, 2008, 12:44pm

Hi, Does anyone have a spare good autobox oil cooler matrix, (the little one behind the front bumper) its for my 1997 2.0l 16V, I was replacing the steering rack at the weekend, pushed the pipe up to make room and 'crack' one of the pipe stubs has sheared off. "Que much colourful language >:(" Perhaps Mr Highlander and his amazing parts emporium may be able to help me! I'm happy to pay for a good one and postage, or make a donation to the website. thanks, Bikerdon.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Highlander on Oct 20^th, 2008, 2:19pm

Sorry not got one, as you've discovered they are very very delicate, I very rarely get one off in one piece. :-/

As a wee addition... I,ve seen a lot of Scorpios where the cooler has been bypassed or removed completely just by joining the hose ends together, doesnt seem to affect the gearbox, I know a new one is around £150 :o

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 20^th, 2008, 3:23pm

Thanks Highlander. Yup they're delicate ok! the thought of bypassing it had crossed my mind but wasnt sure if it would cause problems, seems like its the way to go. I'm thinking a coil of copper microbore wound round the old one could be an option as well.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 20^th, 2008, 4:35pm

Try a radiator repair specialist - they may be able to repair your old one ???

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by ghia-x on Oct 24^th, 2008, 11:01pm

Hi all.
Its been awhile. But I think I might just be able to help here. :)
If I get a chance I'll ave a look over the wkend.
ghia-x.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 24^th, 2008, 11:15pm

Hi ghia -x, that will be great if you can help, dont you just love this brilliant site. Bikerdon.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by gozz on Oct 24^th, 2008, 11:54pm

Bikerdon.
You could of course obtain an after market add on one from a gearbox or rad man,they strap on the front of the rad/condenser.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by ghia-x on Oct 25^th, 2008, 1:39pm

Hi.
Good news I've found one. That is if its 2ft long 3ins deep, 2ins wide & black. Oh no !! ::) that was ma reply to ann summers. }{

Yes matey. I have found an oil cooler no signs of leaks or no damp patches were theres been leaks either (when fitted), prob's do with a lick of paint. Can bubble rap & dispatch.
Open to offers. Plus P+P.
Ghia-x

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 26^th, 2008, 3:33am

Thats great, will check the dimensions etc and hopefully let you know on sunday night, they sound about right though, both connection pipes are on the same end that I am sure of due to the fact of me breaking one off, no idea about price though, will leave that up to you to suggest one, I can pay you by paypal if that suits you better. Thanks again, Bikerdon.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 26^th, 2008, 6:27pm

Hi Ghia x, ok I've got some measurements, (approx) 19 inches in length, about 2.5 inches deep and roughly 1.5 to 1.75 inches wide, both pipe connections are on the same end and look about 8-10 mm in diameter. Not the easiest to measure while its still on the car. Bikerdon.

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Snoopy on Oct 27^th, 2008, 8:40am

All the oil box coolers on the Scorpio range are identical .AFAIK .

Title: Re: Help! autobox oil cooler required
Post by Bikerdon on Oct 27^th, 2008, 2:03pm

Yes, that seems to be the case right enough Snoopy. Ghia x has come up trumps and is posting one out to me today :). Big Thank You to him, and to others for the suggestions and advice. Bikerdon.