[DeTomaso] Laminova oil cooler source?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/1/08 23 46 26, Thomas.Tornblom at hax.se writes:


> It is more expensive than the used Ford units, but I doubt that you'll
> find an Aeroquip unit in the US at much less than this.
> 
>>>*Everything* Is less expensive in the US than in tax-hungry Europe.

The one we've seen so far sells for $349; the same unit sells for about $475 
directly from Laminova.
> 
> 
> >OTOH it seems he can have it shipped directly to France from Sweden,
> both of which are members of the EU so there will not be any additional
> fees. :-)
> 
>>>Who needs *additional* fees?   Besides, shipping within the EU is much 
more expensive too.
> 
> I see that you can order it with 35 mm water connections, which is nice
> on a Pantera, as that is the same as the coolant lines. The Ford units
> have 38 mm (1 1/2") connections.
> 
> >>>That is a bit of a nuisance.

> Seems a bit silly to ship a part made in Sweden via the US to France,
> although I have bought audi parts, made in Germany, in the US and had
> them shipped to Sweden.
> 
>>>I seem to recall having heard about that somewhere. ;>)
> 
> I haven't registered and checked out how expensive shipping is, so it
> may very well be that it is a more expensive route.
> 
> >>>Well, since he's going to be shipping a bunch of other stuff anyway, the 
Laminova won't add much to the total shipping cost; figure an extra $5-10 over 
what he'll already be paying anyway.

I managed to track down a source selling used Ford units (the same source you 
got yours from) and am now waiting to hear about price, and some other key 
datapoints (such as the water in/out and oil in/out sizes).   He has already 
confirmed availability.

Mike





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