Do you need a fan to install a transmission cooler?
If you place the cooler in and area with little air flow, a fan is a must When installing coolers, make sure lines are clear of anything that can rub them Always use line that is approved for transmission/hydraulic fluid Fuel line will not work and will break down in transmission fluid.
How is a transmission cooler set up in a hot rod?
If you are mounting it in front of the radiator, always make sure the fin’s in the cooler are parallel with the fin’s in the radiator. This prevents restricting air flow to the radiator. Fuel line will not work and will break down in transmission fluid. Bypassing the radiator is the way we prefer a cooler be set up.
Can a transmission cooler be replaced after a failure?
A transmission internal failure is unlikely to put debris in the cooler, because all fluid coming from the transmission must travel through the trans filter. Its always a good idea to power flush a cooler or replace it after a failure. It is particularly important in the type of failure.
Can a transmission be set up without a radiator?
Bypassing the radiator is the way we prefer a cooler be set up. The transmission will generally run cooler this way Additionally, this may take some of the load off the radiators job of cooling the engine.
What do you need to know about transmission cooler installation?
The below transmission cooler installation diagram shows the transmission fluid flow direction and how the fluid will be routed through a new external cooler. You will need to determine which line is the return for the transmission.
Can a bad transmission cooler cause fluid loss?
This can indicate transmission fluid loss, high internal transmission temperatures, or both, which can be caused by a bad transmission cooler. You smell something burning: A bad transmission cooler can cause low transmission fluid levels, which may result in excess friction.
How is hot fluid pumped into a transmission cooler?
Hot transmission fluid is pumped from the transmission through a metal line to the cooler, which cools the fluid before returning it to the transmission through another metal line.
When to call a mechanic for a transmission cooler leak?
Let’s go through the list: Your transmission fluid level is dropping: If you periodically check your car’s fluids (you should), and you notice that your transmission fluid level constantly needs topping up, this could point to a leak in either the transmission cooler or the lines that go in and out of it. Call a mechanic and have the leak fixed.