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Post by montypower on Aug 25, 2009 0:27:05 GMT -5
Just installed a TorqFlo Super Cool Transmission Cooler. Model: 911679 Dimensions: 11 x 11 3/8" Rating: Up to 10,000 LBS Purchased from AutoZone $59. To install:1. Remove Grille 2. Create Mounting Brackets - The kit does come through radiator zip ties. I don't like this design so I cut some metal brackets to length and bolted the radiator to the core support. 3. Connect hoses - I'm running the fluid through the stock radiator and then into the cooler and back to the transmission. 4. Add Fluid - Ensure its at the proper level I recently purchased this 2000 Montero Sport Limited. I'm planning to use it for towing and moderate off road. Great investment.     |
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Big Red '01
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Post by Big Red '01 on Aug 25, 2009 12:51:38 GMT -5
Good info, I too tow every so often. Maybe I should look into this as well. i am sure the benifits outway the initial cost.
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Post by flipflop on Aug 27, 2009 11:11:34 GMT -5
For a DYI newbie. Any diragrams of the hoses you connected to it. Thanks.
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Post by montypower on Aug 27, 2009 11:26:26 GMT -5
I don't have any diagrams but I'll describe how to connect the hoses.
There are 2 hoses coming from the transmission and feeding into the bottom of the factory radiator. One is a feed line and the other is a return line. Remove the hose on the bottom of the radiator closest to the driver side (return line) and disconnect the other end and remove the hose. Then connect the hose supplied with the cooler to the radiator and connect the hose to either side of the new cooler. Finally, connect a hose to the other side of the cooler and attach to the transmission return hard line.
Hope that makes sense.
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Post by mctweety on Aug 27, 2009 12:30:01 GMT -5
Good info Montypower  Since it is only $59 and will help the transmission I think I'm just going to install one too, even though I will not be towing anything for now. I had 3 questions: 1. Are all these hoses included with the cooler? Or does it come with a long hose that you just cut to the size/pieces you need? 2. Did you drain your A/T fluid before you disconnected the lines? 3. What is the capacity of the cooler, and how much A/T fluid did you add to bring it up to the old level? Thnx  |
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Post by montypower on Aug 27, 2009 18:36:54 GMT -5
1. Hoses and Clamps are included with the cooler. None of the old hose was re-used.
2. No. It drained a bit after disconnected but not much. You will need something to catch fluid in.
3. I used less than 1 quart to bring back up to full. GO TO DEALER. PROPER FLUID IS CRUCIAL.
Transmission cooler is required for towing. It's a very good idea no matter what. It will extend your transmission life.
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Post by buggzyy on Aug 27, 2009 22:55:33 GMT -5
Thats the correct way to install the cooler don't ever bypass the cooler in the rad. a liquid to liquid cooler is much more effective than liquid to air. thanks for the info I may add one too.
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Post by mctweety on Sept 2, 2009 9:56:48 GMT -5
I went to the local AutoZone yesterday to pick up this cooler and the woman behind the counter had no idea what I was talking about. A search in her computer on "Torqflo" did not result in anything and I was so stupid not to bring the modelnumber or picture that was posted here.
Oh well, I'll go back today... or I'll just order it online.
Dumb question maybe...but how do you add transmission fluid? Just pour it into the little tube that holds the transmission oil dipstick?
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Post by montypower on Sept 2, 2009 13:30:32 GMT -5
Yep. I added through the dipstick.
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Post by mctweety on Sept 2, 2009 23:08:37 GMT -5
Yay, I picked it up today at AutoZone. The only way they could find that cooler was throug the partnumber that I gave them. Weird. Also picked up a quart of Diamond SPIII fluid from the Mitsu dealer, so I'm good to go Montypower: I noticed you installed the cooler with the inlet and outlet facing downward. I wonder if there is a preferred orientation for this cooler, since it is not a "tube and fin" design. It's more like a regular radiator for engine coolant. I think I'm gonna rotate mine 90 degrees compared to yours, so that the inlet and outlet are on the side of the radiator. I'll make the top one the inlet, and the bottom one the outlet. That way, gravity is helping the fluid run through the radiator cores. Or maybe it doesn't matter? |
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Post by montypower on Sept 3, 2009 17:47:44 GMT -5
I don't think it matters the install direction. I wanted the shortest easiest hose path.  |
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Post by mctweety on Sept 8, 2009 9:39:26 GMT -5
I just did the timing belt this weekend and decided to install the tranny cooler at the same time.
I have the exact same cooler and installed it in the exact same position. However for some reason I found the supplied hose was not long enough.
Luckily, I was able to find transmission cooler hose at the local "Advanced Autoparts". For those of you that run into the same problem: NO, you can not use heater hose an NO you can not use fuel hose!! Even though they look the same and have the same ID and OD, the rubber material is different! Transmission fluid is real nasty stuff and will eat through your hose if it's not the right one.
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Post by bahnstoermer on Mar 31, 2010 16:42:41 GMT -5
Interesting you had to get extra line length...
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Post by mctweety on Mar 31, 2010 21:28:29 GMT -5
Yes.
Although I must say that I have been really careful routing the lines to the cooler. I did not want them to make tight bends and I did not want them to rub against anything sharp. So it took some extra line length (and cable ties).
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Post by bahnstoermer on Apr 1, 2010 20:41:24 GMT -5
Cool. Did you make a bracket system too? I've seen zip tie things with "flats" come with these things, is that the route you went? Probably going to do mine soon... if you snapped any pics of yours let me know Did AutoZone have the extra line in stock? |
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