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Just purchased 2003 SL. Has reciver hitch, and only complaint is scoop for tranny hanging down under front bumper. Anyone done anything about this? (Maybe aluminum)? I think this looks dorky...
Since (unless I am mistaken...) the scoop doesn't actually make contact with the tranmission housing itself, it only directs airflow up that way, there wouldn't be much of a heat sink effect from the metal scoop vs. plastic. The plastic scoop is fairly sturdy, at least that's the impression I got after having to reach up under there a few times and clear all the ice out of it. I suppose I don't have to worry about it since it's so cold out, but I like to keep it clean anyway.Eric L. said:If anything, I think the metal scoop is better for cooling, as it can act like a heat sink. A plastic scoop, unless it can direct air at a much higher flow rate than the metal scoop, would probably not function any better.
No, is not touching! I had "noise" coming from engine caused by scoop touching transmisson.Eric L. said:On my 03 (built 04/03) the metal scoop is bolted onto the transmission housing (I think).
In either case, I have been careful to not drive over things like I've got a foot of ground clearance, so I have had no issues with hitting the scoop.
Kris said:
No, is not touching! I had "noise" coming from engine caused by scoop touching transmisson.
Actually I think you're both right. From what I recall, it's bolted to the transmission, but there are spacers or something, that isolate it.Kris said:
No, is not touching! I had "noise" coming from engine caused by scoop touching transmisson.