Tranny cooler ?????
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Tranny cooler ?????
After tonight snow run, i realize i need to get me a tranny cooler. several time i had the A/T temp light come on, we would stop let it cool some till the light went off then would continue on. I searched and saw that alot of you are using the hayden 1678, the stacked plate style cooler. Is this the right one to get? I want something to keep that fluid cool, i really dont want to see that light again. Thanks for the help.
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That's what I got, approx. $70 with add'l hoses and 2 qts. of DexronIII. Works great, and is a must with a S/C, or in the desert!
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After tonight snow run, i realize i need to get me a tranny cooler. several time i had the A/T temp light come on, we would stop let it cool some till the light went off then would continue on. I searched and saw that alot of you are using the hayden 1678, the stacked plate style cooler. Is this the right one to get? I want something to keep that fluid cool, i really dont want to see that light again. Thanks for the help.
After tonight snow run, i realize i need to get me a tranny cooler. several time i had the A/T temp light come on, we would stop let it cool some till the light went off then would continue on. I searched and saw that alot of you are using the hayden 1678, the stacked plate style cooler. Is this the right one to get? I want something to keep that fluid cool, i really dont want to see that light again. Thanks for the help.
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My website, write-ups, Hayden Tranny Cooler Model #1678. That's what you want!
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If you got your fluid hot enough to activate the light you need to have a complete flush right away. I have had mine upto 270 a couple of times and the light never came on. You must of really been boiling that fluid. Flush it right away.
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We checked the fluid and it still looks fine, well at least on the dipstick. Its about due to be done anyways, i wont get a chance to untill i go home the end of next week. But i was definatly planning on having it done.
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Originally posted by 44Runner
Autos suck!
Autos suck!
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Gadget's right. If you got the fluid hot enough to trip the A/T light, you need to get that fluid out. When it hits boiling point, A/T fluid looses some of it's lubricating properties. While it may look and smell okay, it can still lead to premature transmission failure. The clutch packs will wear away quicker and you'll be left with a $3,000+ repair bill.
Having the transmission flushed isn't very expensive and should be done routinely every 60K miles anyways. Checker around. I know most dealers do it but they charge a small fortune. I think Jiffy Lube has a nice system they can hook up to it.
I don't mean to sound preechy (sp?) or anything. I just don't like to hear of anyone being stuck with a high repair bill.
EDIT:
I did a little reasearch for ya. BG Products has a good transmission flush service. I did a search for BG services in Virginia zip 24060 and came up with these:
ATS Transmissions
919 Gus Nicks Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 345-7307
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
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Free Service Tire
5302 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 362-3789
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Tire 1
2725 Orange Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 343-0770
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Tire 2
1513 Seibel Drive
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 342-3183
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haley Toyota
2711 Franklin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 345-1666
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
West Motor Sales
3130 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(800) 934-1901
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bernie's Auto & Truck Repair
926A Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 344-2003
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B & K Auto Service
3119 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6017
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Service Tire 2
3830 Electric Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 891-1159
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Imports Auto
3228 Brambleton Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-9486
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Team Auto Mall
6900 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-4830
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Straight Ahead
7519 Milk A Way Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 362-8200
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Duncan Jeep Isuzu
3809 S Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0099
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
South Main Auto Service
1810 S Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 953-2009
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Bug Shop
1470 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-8800
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jimmy's Tire & Auto
3759 N Virginia Ave
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 647-3881
BG Services available at this location
You might call around and see what they charge to flush your tranny. See if they'll do a package tranny/engine flush and shave a few bucks off the total.
Having the transmission flushed isn't very expensive and should be done routinely every 60K miles anyways. Checker around. I know most dealers do it but they charge a small fortune. I think Jiffy Lube has a nice system they can hook up to it.
I don't mean to sound preechy (sp?) or anything. I just don't like to hear of anyone being stuck with a high repair bill.
EDIT:
I did a little reasearch for ya. BG Products has a good transmission flush service. I did a search for BG services in Virginia zip 24060 and came up with these:
ATS Transmissions
919 Gus Nicks Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 345-7307
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Service Tire
5302 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 362-3789
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Tire 1
2725 Orange Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 343-0770
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
White Tire 2
1513 Seibel Drive
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 342-3183
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Haley Toyota
2711 Franklin Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 345-1666
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
West Motor Sales
3130 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(800) 934-1901
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bernie's Auto & Truck Repair
926A Shenandoah Avenue NW
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 344-2003
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
B & K Auto Service
3119 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 989-6017
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Service Tire 2
3830 Electric Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 891-1159
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
General Imports Auto
3228 Brambleton Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-9486
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Team Auto Mall
6900 Peters Creek Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-4830
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Straight Ahead
7519 Milk A Way Drive
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 362-8200
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Duncan Jeep Isuzu
3809 S Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 951-0099
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
South Main Auto Service
1810 S Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 953-2009
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Bug Shop
1470 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-8800
BG Services available at this location
View a map of the area
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jimmy's Tire & Auto
3759 N Virginia Ave
Collinsville, VA 24078
(540) 647-3881
BG Services available at this location
You might call around and see what they charge to flush your tranny. See if they'll do a package tranny/engine flush and shave a few bucks off the total.
Last edited by HaveBlue; 12-04-2003 at 09:03 PM.
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So then why to all the NewRock competitors use autos?
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So then why to all the NewRock competitors use autos?
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Yes i realize i need to flush the tranny and will do it when i go home, as i have a good place to do it for me. The purpose of this post was for suggestions on a tranny cooler.
EDIT: thanks for looking that up. i will make some calls tomorrow maybe. oh and i am gonna order the hayden cooler tomorrow, so it is there when i get home.
EDIT: thanks for looking that up. i will make some calls tomorrow maybe. oh and i am gonna order the hayden cooler tomorrow, so it is there when i get home.
Last edited by runnerboy97; 12-04-2003 at 09:05 PM.
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So then why to all the NewRock competitors use autos?
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So then why to all the NewRock competitors use autos?
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Re: Tranny cooler ?????
Originally posted by runnerboy97
I searched and saw that alot of you are using the hayden 1678, the stacked plate style cooler. Is this the right one to get?
I searched and saw that alot of you are using the hayden 1678, the stacked plate style cooler. Is this the right one to get?
http://www.bulkpart.com/cgi-bin/miva...egory_Code=HCS
$43.79 plus shipping, and I had it within a week of ordering it. Everything you need comes in the box. Install is easy and straight-forward.
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Go find the biggest Hayden that you can make fit. Then buy some 3/8 ATF hose. Trust me on this, the 11/32 that ships with the Hayden is a REAL knuckle buster. Yes, I realize it's only 1/32, but save yourself a knuckle or two! Another consideration, switch to Amsoil's synthetic ATF for the extra protection.
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Originally posted by midiwall
...Everything you need comes in the box.
...Everything you need comes in the box.
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Originally posted by waskillywabbit
Not trying to get into a pissing contest, ...
Not trying to get into a pissing contest, ...
Actually, I was surprised not to have to use anything else other than what came with!
Mad Chemist had given me a heads-up to go out and get about 8' of hose, and I had, but once I opened the box and looked at where I was going to put it (upper passenger corner of the radiator) and route the plumbing, then I found that the box had what I needed.
I've heard from other folks that they had been short-changed on hose with their kits, mine had about 4'. Size vs. Knuckles wise, while we were looking at it, Dr. Z suggested using a little tranny fluid smeared onto the end of the hose as a lube, and that worked great.
I dunno what the difference was in making this box seemingly more complete than what other folks had seen.
Maybe it's an "installer beware" situation in that the installer needs to test fit everything and be ready to make a trip to Schucks just in case.
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BTW, Nice job on the website writeups Brian!
I mounted mine pretty much the same as Mark so I didn't buy anything extra either.
The Hayden is definately the way to go (don't pay extra for the TRD).
I mounted mine pretty much the same as Mark so I didn't buy anything extra either.
The Hayden is definately the way to go (don't pay extra for the TRD).
Last edited by MTL_4runner; 12-05-2003 at 05:35 AM.