RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler.

Forums Register Login My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums

Chat Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ Ticket List Log Out

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler.

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [Discussion Forums] >> Van Maintenance Forums >> Drivetrain/Transmission >> RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler.

Page: << < prev 1 2 [3]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 8/4/2011 6:19:54

joeastromatt

Posts: 1009
Score: 38
Joined: 17/9/2007
From: MANCHESTER
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: andyp

Clive. I can't see any reason why you can't stick an aftermarket temp sender in the trans fluid line and fit a gauge.

------------------------------------------

Something like this is all you need:

http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk/cdetails.asp?ID=100868996

i have the dashdaq computer andy which is getting readings from OBDII info so i AASUME IS CORRECT

.
http://www.dashdaq.com/

what i was wondering is what anyone else was using IF ANYTHING

_____________________________

"If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight."
- George Gobel

(in reply to andyp)

Post #: 41

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 8/4/2011 9:41:24

andyp

Posts: 1159
Score: 53
Joined: 16/9/2008
From: Birdham West Sussex
Status: offline

Hoping for the best I expect Clive. Like me

(in reply to joeastromatt)

Post #: 42

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 9/4/2011 0:31:58

ringotwinky9650

Posts: 221
Score: 12
Joined: 1/11/2009
Status: offline

Hi All
Just a little bit more information
http://www.glowshift.com/instructions/7-Color-Series/GS-712-Transmission-Temperature-Gauge.pdf

< Message edited by ringotwinky9650 -- 9/4/2011 0:48:36 >

(in reply to andyp)

Post #: 43

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 5/7/2011 7:51:28

G0HWC

Posts: 276
Score: 0
Joined: 2/4/2011
From: Clacton on Sea, Essex
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: andyp

£50 + vat and it comes with all the bits !

That won't be Made in England then. That would be £50 + vat. Hose Sir? That will be £7 extra. Clips Sir? Certainly, 90p each. Cables ties? Yes we do those in a pack of 7 for 99p.

Very useful write up George.

anyone know what model number this one is ? 405 ?

Paul

_____________________________

Van Photos

Click here for the Website

(in reply to andyp)

Post #: 44

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 5/7/2011 11:58:48

Pheasant Plucker

Posts: 431
Score: 36
Joined: 4/3/2008
Status: offline

Dunno Paul, I just ordered the biggest one they had.
George

_____________________________

Don't ask me to explain why I'm a vanner. Those who know don't need to. Those who don't won't understand.

(in reply to G0HWC)

Post #: 45

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 8/7/2011 22:16:19

sundanceuk

Posts: 981
Score: 38
Joined: 28/9/2006
From: Crawley, west sussex
Status: offline

Autometer make a trans temp guage and fitting kit with instructions, not cheap but considered the best
http://www.autometer.com/search_results.aspx?q=transmission%20temperature

Now I think you have a choice of where to install the sensor, You can mount it in the oil pan/sump of the transmission or "T" into the return line from the cooler.
To "T" into the line I would personally do it into the steel return line using compression fittings, Not sure if these are supplied with the fitting kit or not, But if you need one then any hydrualic specialist should be able to supply the correct size, all you need is to accurately measure the outside diameter of the steel tube using a caliper or micrometer and the hydrualics man should be able to help you out.

It Is a shame that Darren is not about any more as I am sure he could help with advice and parts to do this, alternatively ask on www.astrosafarivans.com

_____________________________

Former owner of "Lone Star" 93 Astro Tintop.
Now Van Less, but still love the hobby and the people in it.

CLEVERLY DISGUISED AS A RESPONSIBLE ADULT

(in reply to andyp)

Post #: 46

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 9/7/2011 13:43:34

pepi

Posts: 335
Score: 36
Joined: 31/1/2008
From: Bromsgrove, Worcs
Status: offline

Read through this post with interest and I remember that I couldnt work out how to disconnect the union from the radiator, so I used this method, I cut through the pipe with a small roller type pipe cutter (think they use it for brake lines) then I made up some 90 degree elbows to direct the pipe work through to the front of the rad, here......

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z129/pepiv8/13092008229.jpg

then I piped up the trans cooler using the frexible pipe that came with the kit.....

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z129/pepiv8/13092008228.jpg

its been on now for 18 months- 2 yrs with no problems. Hope this helps someone.

_____________________________

Drive safely.... John

96 Astro... Splendor conversion

(in reply to sundanceuk)

Post #: 47

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 9/7/2011 14:20:24

joeastromatt

Posts: 1009
Score: 38
Joined: 17/9/2007
From: MANCHESTER
Status: offline

where did u source the compression fittings pepi nice neat job that

_____________________________

"If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight."
- George Gobel

(in reply to pepi)

Post #: 48

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 9/7/2011 18:02:47

andyp

Posts: 1159
Score: 53
Joined: 16/9/2008
From: Birdham West Sussex
Status: offline

B&Q's plumbing department is my guess.

(in reply to joeastromatt)

Post #: 49

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 11/7/2011 21:37:00

pepi

Posts: 335
Score: 36
Joined: 31/1/2008
From: Bromsgrove, Worcs
Status: offline

Ah well , they were surplus to requirements at work....... I did ask!! but they did the job a treat !! not one leak

_____________________________

Drive safely.... John

96 Astro... Splendor conversion

(in reply to joeastromatt)

Post #: 50

RE: Fitting a transmission oil cooler. - 25/6/2014 23:21:34

smit

Posts: 157
Score: 0
Joined: 26/1/2012
Status: offline

This topic has helped me loads, thanks to all that added info.

(in reply to joeastromatt)

Post #: 51