Perfect for leaking transmission lines
Staff Reviewer -
After replacing my Saturn S-Series radiator, the automatic transmission cooler lines were leaking where the compression fittings connect the lines to the radiator. I could only slow the leak but not stop it. Giving up before damaging the new radiator and using this aftermarket transmission fluid cooler was the answer. Leaks gone.
Installation would be easy if done with the radiator outside of the engine compartment.
Installation was hard for me as I did it while the radiator was inside the engine compartment - but I got it done.
Be careful. The fins on the transmission cooler (and on the radiator and on the AC condenser) get bent easily and when we rub our hands against them they are like cheese graters.
Tip. If bypassing the radiator like I did, reuse the quick disconnect connectors and their clips from the old transmission cooler lines where they attach at the transmission. Makes things nice and clean.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
for the price great deal
Staff Reviewer -
great item
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Not too difficult to install on my 626
I had the same issue as another commenter here, that the compression fittings for the trans cooling lines on the new radiator I installed would not stop leaking. Just installed one of these in front of the a/c condenser and voila, no more leaks and a cooler transmission to boot.
the install was easier than I expected it would be. The only gotcha was that it would have been a million times easier with the radiator out of the car. yes, the fins bend easily, and yes they are like cheese graters against your knuckles, but all in all, it wasn't that bad.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Great!
Staff Reviewer -
It was good. but if i had a choice I would a getting a small one just to make the installation easier because in these Japaneese truck you don't have that much of a space. But at the end of the day ...I place it next to the radiator so it can be cooled off by the fan as well.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend
Hard to Install for DIY
Staff Reviewer -
You have to take the whole bumper off the car to install this. You only really need this is you have a trailer.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend