AndyS
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Shrewsbury, MA
I popped the tranny line that runs from the top of the radiator to my AW4 (not sure if it's "to" to radiator or "from"...) - the rubber portion appears to have rubbed through from touching my steering brace arm. Seeing as how a new line is 50+ bucks and none of my local dealers have one in stock, I'm considering simply converting to a universal type tranny cooler. Anyone have any recommendations as to brands and # of rows needed?
I'm also considering placing the cooler BEHIND the radiator (if space permits) - this will allow for faster warmup of the transmission fluid, and the mechanical fan will ensure that there's always airflow across it. I figure the fluid will stay at LEAST as cool as with the OEM radiator style cooler, if not cooler, plus the fluid and transmission will benefit from faster, more thorough warmups.
This also leaves me with an unused cooler in the radiator - can this be easily converted for use with the power steering pump? I don't wheel it heavily, and I'm only turning 31's, but the idea intrigued me for the same reason as with the tranny cooler placement - more stable temps, and quicker warmups. Will this be too warm for the power steering fluid?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks -
Andy
I'm also considering placing the cooler BEHIND the radiator (if space permits) - this will allow for faster warmup of the transmission fluid, and the mechanical fan will ensure that there's always airflow across it. I figure the fluid will stay at LEAST as cool as with the OEM radiator style cooler, if not cooler, plus the fluid and transmission will benefit from faster, more thorough warmups.
This also leaves me with an unused cooler in the radiator - can this be easily converted for use with the power steering pump? I don't wheel it heavily, and I'm only turning 31's, but the idea intrigued me for the same reason as with the tranny cooler placement - more stable temps, and quicker warmups. Will this be too warm for the power steering fluid?
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks -
Andy