*Help* In the middle of tranny cooler install, have a question...
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*Help* In the middle of tranny cooler install, have a question...
From the write ups some people used 5/16" and some used 3/8" transmission line. I bought the 3/8" and it seems kind of big, those of you that used 3/8's" line, was it suposed to be so easy to slide onto the cooler? The supplied line looks like 5/16".
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As long as you put some clamps and dont' have any leaks, you should be okay.
I have TRD Transmission cooler and it came with 3/8" line. I used supplied clamps which went on really tight and so far no problems at all.
-- Andrey
I have TRD Transmission cooler and it came with 3/8" line. I used supplied clamps which went on really tight and so far no problems at all.
-- Andrey
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Originally Posted by Andrey
As long as you put some clamps and dont' have any leaks, you should be okay.
I have TRD Transmission cooler and it came with 3/8" line. I used supplied clamps which went on really tight and so far no problems at all.
-- Andrey
I have TRD Transmission cooler and it came with 3/8" line. I used supplied clamps which went on really tight and so far no problems at all.
-- Andrey
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Can anyone confirm this who has used the Hayden?
Any more questions about the Hayden install just email me or look on my site for the write-up I did.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
I did the Hayden and 3/8" ID was a PITA to get on the barbs on mine so consider yourself lucky and just use the hose clamps and you'll be fine! Mine's been working perfectly with no leaks.
Any more questions about the Hayden install just email me or look on my site for the write-up I did.
Good luck!
Any more questions about the Hayden install just email me or look on my site for the write-up I did.
Good luck!
THe 12' of hose seems like an over kill.
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I'm guessing a quart has come out now, and it's not stopping. Was there something I was supposed to pinch? It stopped and I measured what came out, I poured it into a gallon milk jug and it came up about 2.5 ". Is the normal and I'm just being anal or should I finish the install and get to kragen, using a dif. car, and get a couple quarts of dexron 2 and be ready to add alot? BTW I am a noob with the 4runner, I've had it not too long, where do I add ATF?
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I'm guessing a quart has come out now, and it's not stopping. Was there something I was supposed to pinch? It stopped and I measured what came out, I poured it into a gallon milk jug and it came up about 2.5 ". Is the normal and I'm just being anal or should I finish the install and get to kragen, using a dif. car, and get a couple quarts of dexron 2 and be ready to add alot? BTW I am a noob with the 4runner, I've had it not too long, where do I add ATF?
I got 12' of hose and had some left over, but I routed my lines so they would be more than safe and out of the way. I'd put on the outside of the condenser next to the grill down low in the center. Look where I put mine. Works fine and I have had no problems.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Whatever comes out measure it and replace it and then check the fluid levels as there are marks on the dipstick for hot and cold levels. I'd put OEM ATF back in it and you can get that at the dealer or just go to your local autoparts place and tell them what kind of vehicle you have so you can match it as best possible.
I got 12' of hose and had some left over, but I routed my lines so they would be more than safe and out of the way. I'd put on the outside of the condenser next to the grill down low in the center. Look where I put mine. Works fine and I have had no problems.
Good luck!
I got 12' of hose and had some left over, but I routed my lines so they would be more than safe and out of the way. I'd put on the outside of the condenser next to the grill down low in the center. Look where I put mine. Works fine and I have had no problems.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
Where do I replace it? I don't know where to add fluid. Doesn't the Skid plate pinch your lines when they're like that/.
-- Andrey
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Where do I replace it? I don't know where to add fluid. Doesn't the Skid plate pinch your lines when they're like that/.
You ain't through with this thing yet?
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
You ain't through with this thing yet?
I got the MAXI-KOOL; XL Stacked Plate; Extra Heavy Duty, 11-5/8" x 11" x 3/4 so it was a squeeze to get everything to work. You never answered me on the question about whether it makes a difference mounting away from the A/C condenser like the TRD or next to it like our coolers.
Can you guys please give me some insight on the two above questions?
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
LOL, I got it all hooked and everything, I'm just debating still whether or not to wait until tomorrow when toyota is open to get OEM fluid or to go to Kragen and get some Dexron II. Is it that much of a difference?
I got the MAXI-KOOL; XL Stacked Plate; Extra Heavy Duty, 11-5/8" x 11" x 3/4 so it was a squeeze to get everything to work. You never answered me on the question about whether it makes a difference mounting away from the A/C condenser like the TRD or next to it like our coolers.
Can you guys please give me some insight on the two above questions?
I got the MAXI-KOOL; XL Stacked Plate; Extra Heavy Duty, 11-5/8" x 11" x 3/4 so it was a squeeze to get everything to work. You never answered me on the question about whether it makes a difference mounting away from the A/C condenser like the TRD or next to it like our coolers.
Can you guys please give me some insight on the two above questions?
2) Mounting location does not matter as long as it is getting some air flow so it can cool.
Now have a and chill out on a job well done!
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Thanks for the help, before I run to Kragen, I'm going to post some pics of the install and see if you think everything is ok...
Go here
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/42725.phtml
And look at the bottom 4 pictures of the 4runner and see if the install looks right. Most of the other pics are from my other 2 cars, ignore them.
Go here
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/42725.phtml
And look at the bottom 4 pictures of the 4runner and see if the install looks right. Most of the other pics are from my other 2 cars, ignore them.
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I found a quart of THIS STUFF laying around the garage. Will it work?
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Originally Posted by Andrey
Here is a good picture to check transmission fluid:
-- Andrey
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Thanks for the help, before I run to Kragen, I'm going to post some pics of the install and see if you think everything is ok...
Go here
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/42725.phtml
And look at the bottom 4 pictures of the 4runner and see if the install looks right. Most of the other pics are from my other 2 cars, ignore them.
Go here
http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/users/42725.phtml
And look at the bottom 4 pictures of the 4runner and see if the install looks right. Most of the other pics are from my other 2 cars, ignore them.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
You might want to secure the lines with some zip ties so they don't move around too much and rub on stuff. Other than that it looks good!
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
I know where to check I don't know where to fill.
-- Andrey
Last edited by Andrey; 05-26-2004 at 07:14 PM.