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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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Just installed the H2 external transmission cooler and completely by-passed the radiator internal cooler. Now i don't have to worry about the coolant mixing with transmission fluids when the radiator internal cooler go.

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Amazon.com: Tru-Cool Max LPD47391 47391 Low Pressure Drop Transmission Oil Cooler: Automotive Amazon.com: Tru-Cool Max LPD47391 47391 Low Pressure Drop Transmission Oil Cooler: Automotive

Also, did this:
replaced transmission filter, transmission pan and gasket (old pan we're dented from off-roading)
completely flushed the transmission fluids with oem dexron 6 and reset transmission fluid life to 100% with Tech 2
replaced transfer case fluids with oem dexron 6
replaced front and rear differential fluids with oem 75w90 synthetic gear oil
replaced rear brake pads and parking brake shoes

Serviced front brakes
Need right rear parking brake cable, siezed, parts on order.

Road test result with the new external cooler (about 20 km distance), will update for long term use:
54*C at idle with 90*C engine temp.
65*C at 110 km/hr with 28*C outside temp

I used to run around 98*C with the stock tranny cooler.
I will see if i need to install the by-pass valve in the winter.

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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 09:57 AM
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Looks good. My order is on its way...
How to define the Inlet n return oil tubing?
 
Old Sep 4, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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The inlet is the bottom line from the radiator cooler.
 
Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by citiboy
The inlet is the bottom line from the radiator cooler.
Thanks. Received my package today.
 
Old Sep 16, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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I liked how you bent out the bottom brackets. I did the same and it worked great. I put a little relief score in the top and bent them carefully. I also had to notch the lower bracket of the power steering cooler to be able to slide the tru-cool over just a little to clear the hood. Thanks for the help.

Oh, what are you using to plug up the radiator holes?
 
Old Sep 17, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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Make sure that the lower bracket was not touching the ac condenser, i have to trim mine.

I just used the tranny cooler plug that i saved that came in the new radiator when i replaced in my wife H3.
 

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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Now you have me wondering. The AC Condenser is behind the cooler and the lower bracket is now bent in front of the cooler. How would it hit the condenser? Or are you saying on the backside of the tru-cool, the lower bracket sticks out beyond the cooler profile and could be hitting the condenser? I can't say I saw that either.
 
Old Sep 17, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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yes, it's the lower bracket on the backside of the tru-cool that's touching the ac condenser.
 
Old Sep 17, 2015 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by citiboy
Just installed the H2 external transmission cooler and completely by-passed the radiator internal cooler. Now i don't have to worry about the coolant mixing with transmission fluids when the radiator internal cooler go.

I used this Amazon.com: Tru-Cool Max LPD47391 47391 Low Pressure Drop Transmission Oil Cooler: Automotive

Also, did this:
replaced transmission filter, transmission pan and gasket (old pan we're dented from off-roading)
completely flushed the transmission fluids with oem dexron 6 and reset transmission fluid life to 100% with Tech 2
replaced transfer case fluids with oem dexron 6
replaced front and rear differential fluids with oem 75w90 synthetic gear oil
replaced rear brake pads and parking brake shoes

Serviced front brakes
Need right rear parking brake cable, siezed, parts on order.

Road test result with the new external cooler (about 20 km distance), will update for long term use:
54*C at idle with 90*C engine temp.
65*C at 110 km/hr with 28*C outside temp

I used to run around 98*C with the stock tranny cooler.
I will see if i need to install the by-pass valve in the winter.










Citiboy, when are you coming back down to Staten Island so you can install these in my trucks? Hope all is well.
 
Old Sep 17, 2015 | 04:35 PM
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Hey mcioci, 'sup dude? all is well here, thanks. it's an easy install and i know you can do it. If you need any more info, just reply here or send me a pm.
 



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