Bypass transmission fluid cooler?

[Brisben]

Would you do it do get you around in the short term ??

Mine has spat all the coolant out and I believe it is damaged, the oil section is fine, but need to get home, bypassing it would seal up the coolant again, but not sure what damage I may cause?

Any suggestions.

[intensem1]

If a 1977 GLS auto box fits, ive got 1 in my shed!

No idea on bypassing it tho.

[Brisben]

If a 1977 GLS auto box fits, ive got 1 in my shed!

No idea on bypassing it tho.

Mate I have bypassed it and the leak has stopped so tells me it is the automatic transmission fluid cooler.

Has your still got the cooler on it mate ?

It is about 12mm by 15mm, and has two hose outlets and is fixed onto the bellhousing by two bolts ?

[smithy010]

12mmx 15mm is a pretty small oil cooler!

[Brisben]

12mmx 15mm is a pretty small oil cooler!

sorry CM !

[Golf Loon]

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

[Brisben]

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

Thanks matey, I have solution to get me home.

Now All I need is for you to get me a new or second hand one sir

[Brisben]

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

How long is too long mate, roughly speaking, I driver her for an hour twice a day max.

I am struggling to locate the part I need, but need to get to work in the mean-time, however do not want to create more damage...

[Brom]

There was a thread on a auto to manual cabrio conversion not long ago. So i guess someone has a spare box around. A quick search will answer all.

[intensem1]

cooler must be gone as i cant see anything like it.

[Brisben]

cooler must be gone as i cant see anything like it.

Bugger, thanks for looking buddy !!

It is made of ally, with a hole in the top and one in the bottom for hoses.

Two bolt holes in the centre.

Thanks Matey, I'll keep looking. Not looking good though !

[Golf Loon]

I dont have a Mk1 cooler for you

Manual conversion in a Mk1 is easy.

I`d drive the auto till I killed it and find all the conversion parts in the meantime.

I`ll keep trying for a cooler for you though.

[gldgti]

what about using a air\oil cooler instead? just mount it up front and plumb it in?

[Brisben]

I have a pin hole in the cooler, going to get it welded up today !!!

400 bucks for a new one, 20 bucks to weld her up.Sweet ! I hope.