Postby Dalcio » March 3rd, 2015, 12:11 am
There is some debate on this subject, as any alterations to factory design will bring about red flags in the minds of most vw owners. If your Skoda was built on the same platform as the MK4 VW line
I would have had two bad experiences with those transmission oil coolers on vw Boras. The units burst internally,allowing coolant to enter the transmission.You would identify at first by a pink creamy substance in your expansion tank and obvious the start of trans problems.Its already too late. Costly to you as the manual then recommends the replacement of trans oil, filter,clutch disc and cleaning of valve body and additional flushing of the coolant system and new coolant.
I would recommend the addition of and air cooled system being cooled by the radiator fan.This has worked for me and gives the comfort of not having to deal with that unnecessary disaster.
you can research on line for guild lines about the sizes and application before you just buy any oil cooler. The other main difficulties are the correct treading and fittings to adapt to your trans bore.You can check places like Trinidad Hose, that carry hydraulic fittings.Hoses, you have the option of making permanent crimped hose or push lock reusable fittings and hose.
I have done this on both cars for the past five years and so far no issues