Transmission Cooler
July 30/2015
I have been meaning to install a transmission cooler for some time, as every summer I get to watch the fluid temperature get up as high as 210*F on a hot day.
These cars are known for having high transmission temperatures, so a cooler is a must do.
Well, this year we are having "warmer than normal" temperatures, so the transmission temperature is hotter than ever.
Transmission temperatures have ranged from 195*-221*F.
Outside air temperatures are typically 28*-34*F and higher
This is from last month, around 32*C outside; coolant 217*F, trans 215*F.
Two days ago, after 30 minutes of freeway driving then 30 minutes of stop-n-go driving; coolant 219*F, trans 219*F.
July 28, 10 minutes later, stop-n-go driving; coolant 208*F, trans 221*F.
Checking out the transmission cooler lines.
August 1/2015
This is after around 30 minutes of city driving; coolant 215*F, trans 204*F.
After a 10 minute stop and then 5 minutes of city driving; coolant 213*F, trans 208*F.
March 8/2016
Picked up a B&M 70264 cooler. I chose this model as it has "Low Temperature Bypass".
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Cooler Install Procedures |
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| Step |
Action |
Notes |
| 1 |
open hood |
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| 2 |
remove
headlights |
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| 3 |
un-plug
foglights |
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| 4 |
remove bumper |
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| 5 |
remove cooling
fans |
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| 6 |
remove air
intake hose |
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| 7 |
remove old cooler lines from
radiator |
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| 8 |
cut cooler hose 6" from the
factory crimp |
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| 9 |
remove and discard hoses from
your cut to the radiator |
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| 10 |
install plugs in radiator |
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| 11 |
install fittings (45*, 3/8" barb
to 6an male) to hoses |
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| 12 |
mount cooler |
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| 13 |
assemble new hoses |
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| 14 |
route and install new hoses |
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| 15 |
start vehicle and test for leaks |
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| 16 |
top up trans fluid as needed |
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| 17 |
reverese steps 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 | |
July 20/2017
Ended up buying a complete cooler that a fellow GP owner had removed from his car.....
If you have any comments, suggestions, or see any errors, please let me know..... cbradley@telus.net
Last updated on August 13/2017
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