Thread: Auto transmission lines to cooler?

Hi Guys, I have fixed the line with 8 hose camps and transmission hose. I routed them over the engine mount and it is working better. I emptied the transmission and put in new oil, but I was surprised that only 2 litres came out and 2 litres went back in. I thought more would come out so I will try a new method. To completely replace the oil, I have heard of flushing it with the transmission pump (engine on) by separating a line and inserting...

Quote: Originally Posted by ceven Where did you put it? If you look at my avatar you will see that I have a factory aloy bullbar fitted, it has a small vent in the lower lip with a plastic grille over it, I fitted the alloy cooler behind this vent. I mounted it on some aluminium angle in such a way that it can move reasonable easily should I give the lower lip on the bar a nudge....

Quote: Originally Posted by Nakkas The reason, I believe, for the cooler lines getting crushed, is because there is no extended bump stops. Twas my thoughts too ... but after two sets of hardlines getting squashed and rub marks on the hyd hose replacements ... On a std height model ... I spent yesterday under the thing rerouting them again ... I probably should scratch through the pile of springs in the corner and knock up a 2" lift...

Iv,e had the same problem and fixed it with HEAT RESISTANT RUBBER HOSE.Run the new hose up higher than standard so it,s out of harms way.

Quote: Originally Posted by Goneagain Thanks Guys, That sounds good, I think I will try to re-route it or the next time it could cut the rubber lines and then it could be serious trouble with oil every where if it was not pick up. Regards, Goneagain. i have a set here second heand if you need it. Cheers Rick

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Quote: Originally Posted by junglejuice I would fit a larger cooler if you are planning to tow that boat on hot days just to be on the safe side. I fitted a second external cooler to mine before doing Cape York, the one I got off ebay was off a V8 Landrover, a nice wide aluminium unit.... Where did you put it?

Quote: Originally Posted by Goneagain Thank guys for all your advice and Rick1975 for the offer of the lines. Yesterday I bought the hose and Clamps and will a temp it tonight. Is the standard Transmission cooler big enougth? I want to tow a boat about 1650kg and I think it should be fine because my Holden V6 has no problems with it and it has just a standard size cooler. Your advice would be gratefully received. I fitted a Davis Craig after...

Quote: Originally Posted by junglejuice If you look at my avatar you will see that I have a factory aloy bullbar fitted, it has a small vent in the lower lip with a plastic grille over it, I fitted the alloy cooler behind this vent. That's a good idea, remove it completely from the engine bay/radiator area

The reason, I believe, for the cooler lines getting crushed, is because there is no extended bump stops. I had the same problem with a previous Jeep. I have raised 2 of my Cherokees, but still haven't put the extended bump stops in yet. I don't really take it to the extreme like I used to.