Power steering cooler help.

[mojokim]

I have a small leak on my power steering cooler on my 88 OMC 350 Cobra. I have read the many threads on auto versus marine parts and understand the spark/fuel issues. With that said, is there any reason that an automotive type power steering cooler could not be used to replace the existing cooler. I know it would be air cooling only vs the water cooling but I have room for something with more surface area. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I hate to spend over $200 to replace it with the stock part but will if that's the only alternative. Thanks.

 

[Rickles]

Re: Power steering cooler help.

check with a local radiator repair shop.they may be able to repair it.we have them repaired if they're not to corroded from salt or rust.The cost is in the neighborhood of $75-100.I'm not a fan of anything automotive on a boat.keep it original.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Power steering cooler help.

Well, normally an automotive cooler cools with air flow - there is no fan on your boat is there? You can get a transmission cooler with a an electric fan from somewhere like Jegs for about $100. There is NO reason you need to use a marine part here.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Power steering cooler help.

You can find them at ebay for Less than you'll spent on an Auto unit......<br />And the Air Cooler Won't Work.......