Trans Cooler and Lines

[blwngsket]

So
On the the way to work this AM, I turn onto the south 101 on ramp. Hit the gas and blow a Transmission line

Going to replace the lines and thinking of a cooler instead of the radiator cooler.
looking for ideas from the group before I buy.

Trans is a C4.

Also could use some advise on what works best on removing trans fluid from... Well..... EVERYWHERE

[California Monkey]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

Rain water works best for the tranny oil.... lol

I would fix it first and add a gauge to see how your temps are doing before adding a cooler.

[plug ugly]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

I had problems with my E40D overheating ALL the time in my big bronco. I bypassed the radiator to the stock small tranny cooler and added a stacked plate B/M cooler with a fan. Best investment I made, never overheated again. I think derale makes a cheaper version of the BM unit now too.

People will tell you to run the tranny through the radiator to help heat up the fluid to eliminate moisture or get it to operating temp. I never subscribed to that theory myself, especially if your motor is thermostated at 197 like mine was/is.

[welndmn]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

Buy the WH fittings so your tranny lines can be AN fitting and get some nice line for it.
I use 2 wire hydro hose for my lines, cheap and parts are everywhere.

[California Monkey]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

I ran the derale with a fan for my e4od but it still got hot.

[plug ugly]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

I ran the derale with a fan for my e4od but it still got hot.

did you bypass the radiator?

[blwngsket]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

No. Not yet.

[California Monkey]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

I did both for a while with a gauge to see the differences. It was a wash as the e4od is a fat pig that cant stay cool to save its life.... literally.

[welndmn]

Re: Trans Cooler and Lines

The main reason to keep it in the radiator is to help heat up the fluid. This needs to be done in places where I don't live, AKA Places that it snows.