Install Tranny Cooler - 2002 PSD
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Install Tranny Cooler - 2002 PSD
Installing an aftermarket tranny cooler on a PSD is said to be a snap. Indeed, the pics I've seen make it seem simple. However, all my mechanical experience is on older vehicles. What I need is step-by-step instructions, starting with how to get the grill off, rather than just pull the top screws and tip it forward a little. Once I get access to where the cooler goes, I expect I'll get it installed ok.
I've browsed around the sponsor list, but haven't found a source of tranny coolers to order from. Will you sponsors pipe up, and maybe also provide the answer to paragraph 1 above?
Thanks
Warren
I've browsed around the sponsor list, but haven't found a source of tranny coolers to order from. Will you sponsors pipe up, and maybe also provide the answer to paragraph 1 above?
Thanks
Warren
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I got mine here; http://www.tsscoolers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=WGPS
I think it had some installation instuctions. I have a 97 so can't offer any help on grille removal, but mine was very simple. Go out there and look it over real good, I bet you find yours is also.
I installed my tru cool inline with OEM cooler.
I think it had some installation instuctions. I have a 97 so can't offer any help on grille removal, but mine was very simple. Go out there and look it over real good, I bet you find yours is also.
I installed my tru cool inline with OEM cooler.
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Rockrider....
Do you have a transmission temperature gauge installed on your PSD? If so was in before you installed the additional cooler?
I installed a B& M 24000 GVW cooler and I am running about 190 to 200 degrees pulling 12K 5<SUP>th</SUP> wheel. I installed a cooler and a temperature gauge @ the same time.
So I don’t have any history on transmission temperature with my truck precooler install.
I am looking for data on what the normal transmission temperature is @ 96 degrees.
Do you have a transmission temperature gauge installed on your PSD? If so was in before you installed the additional cooler?
I installed a B& M 24000 GVW cooler and I am running about 190 to 200 degrees pulling 12K 5<SUP>th</SUP> wheel. I installed a cooler and a temperature gauge @ the same time.
So I don’t have any history on transmission temperature with my truck precooler install.
I am looking for data on what the normal transmission temperature is @ 96 degrees.
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Originally Posted by willbd
Rockrider....
Do you have a transmission temperature gauge installed on your PSD? If so was in before you installed the additional cooler?
I installed a B& M 24000 GVW cooler and I am running about 190 to 200 degrees pulling 12K 5<SUP>th</SUP> wheel. I installed a cooler and a temperature gauge @ the same time.
So I don’t have any history on transmission temperature with my truck precooler install.
I am looking for data on what the normal transmission temperature is @ 96 degrees.
Do you have a transmission temperature gauge installed on your PSD? If so was in before you installed the additional cooler?
I installed a B& M 24000 GVW cooler and I am running about 190 to 200 degrees pulling 12K 5<SUP>th</SUP> wheel. I installed a cooler and a temperature gauge @ the same time.
So I don’t have any history on transmission temperature with my truck precooler install.
I am looking for data on what the normal transmission temperature is @ 96 degrees.
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gotta have gauges..! no two ways about it...! i was EASILLY getting temps over 200* pulling a 10k lb 5ver in 90* heat... not much for hills... just couldn't keep the tranny under 200*... now i can pull in that heat... pull some steep hills and still keep the temp right around 180*.... that's running the ac too...!
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At the cheap cost of aftermarket trans coolers, it seems like a no-brainer. Are there any sposors here that sell a direct fit? I don't know the size of the lines, etc.
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Originally Posted by warrens250
Installing an aftermarket tranny cooler on a PSD is said to be a snap. Indeed, the pics I've seen make it seem simple. However, all my mechanical experience is on older vehicles. What I need is step-by-step instructions, starting with how to get the grill off, rather than just pull the top screws and tip it forward a little. Once I get access to where the cooler goes, I expect I'll get it installed ok.
I've browsed around the sponsor list, but haven't found a source of tranny coolers to order from. Will you sponsors pipe up, and maybe also provide the answer to paragraph 1 above?
Thanks
Warren
I've browsed around the sponsor list, but haven't found a source of tranny coolers to order from. Will you sponsors pipe up, and maybe also provide the answer to paragraph 1 above?
Thanks
Warren
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Originally Posted by hotshothauler
make sure the after market Trans. cooler keeps the Temp within range. To low Temps are as bad as high temps?
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Originally Posted by blueeyes2478
To pull the grill you have to,remove the top screws,then look inbetween the bumper and the grill.You will see 4 clips,just lift on them alittle and pull out.As for the trany temp do know.
Warren