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$503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Waterloo - 10-16-2017
Hey, need a transmission cooler for the 08 ProStar with ISX. Cannot find an aftermarket, and dealer wants $503! This same unit for say a car or pickup is around $80-$120. Any suggestions? How about installing a Universal cooler? Any of you have experience with that and mounting? Or other less costly alternatives? I have yet to take the old one out, but from photos and such, it looks like any other trans cooler on the market other than the bracket. Or, I guess I could have it recored, but God knows how long that will take. Thanks guys!
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Nilao - 10-16-2017
With some minor modifications I think a standard universal cooler should work. Eaton specs say it needs to be able to flow 8 GPM if I remember right. So long as you can mount the cooler in the air flow you should be fine. I don't like where they put it from the factory. Seems half the cooler is useless as it's hidden behind the darn grill supports.
For around $200 I could put in a remote cooler with a temperature controlled cooling fan. Could mount it up front and if the trans exceeded 180 degrees the fan kicks in.
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Waterloo - 10-16-2017
Where would you mount that cooler with the fan?
And I did find a shop in Detroit that can recore the unit for around a $100... Probably going that route, as i have to get back to work. One day turnaround...
But still curious as to where you would mount. And do you have a link to the unit you are speaking of?
Oh, and the line fittings, those are fairly universal aren't they? The push in with the clips.
Something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Derale-13960-Hyper-Cool-Remote-Transmission/dp/B004XONSBC
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Nilao - 10-16-2017
The cooler I speak of is here
https://www.carid.com/derale-performance/derale-performance-fluid-cooler-remote-mount-transmission-cooler-kit-606076437.html
Not sure where I would mount it though.
Same thing as that Amazon link but cheaper lol.
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - dhirocz - 10-16-2017
B&M supercooler is a good option too. They work well...I'm working on piecing one together for mine with JIC fittings and a remote oil filter and thermostat.
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Waterloo - 10-16-2017
Question, I have the cooler out, HOW THE HELL DO YOU REMOVE THE LINES? LOL!
I called the dealer and they said they just pull apart? Well, HOW? Is there a certain way to do this? Push in and turn? Pull and turn? I'm at a loss. HELP! I need to get back to work.
I pulled the rubber back on the line, and there looks to be a wire wrapped around the Hose Fitting. Not a clip, just a solid wire. Line disconnect tool looks to be needed...
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - dhirocz - 10-16-2017
It looks like you pull back on that sleeve, push the hose in slightly, then pull it back and off.
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Rawze - 10-16-2017
(10-16-2017 )Waterloo Wrote: Question, I have the cooler out, HOW THE HELL DO YOU REMOVE THE LINES? LOL!
I called the dealer and they said they just pull apart? Well, HOW? Is there a certain way to do this? Push in and turn? Pull and turn? I'm at a loss. HELP! I need to get back to work.
like this...
RE: $503.00 for a Transmission Cooler! WTF! - Waterloo - 10-16-2017
Thank YOU RAWZE! Came right apart!