My Transmission Cooler install w/ pics!!

[BajaCherokee92]

Well I finally got around to installing it.

I got it for $40 at Advanced Auto with all hardware included.





First off, I found the cool line, running out of the radiator and back to the tranny and cut it in half. I found this to be the easiest part of the line to tap into for the cooler install.




Next, I set the cooler on the radiator (leave unattached to radiator to be able to get hoses on later) and attached the first hose and ran it down between the radiator.





Once the hose was fed down under to one of the lines, I attached it and used 2 hose clamps just to be safe, to keep it on the line and from leaking. (Remember to cut off excess hose as you will later need it to run the other line.)






I then used the rest of the hose and clamped it onto the other side of the cut line. It was then run back up to the other side of the cooler.





Attach other side of hose to cooler and well, you're almost there! Don't forget to secure the cooler to the radiator!





Be sure to take Jeep for a test drive up to transmission operating temperature to assure there are no leaks. Replace grill and you're done!

[toynrnd]

Nice write up! The next one I want to see is the removal of those lights and the mounting of a winch! (That is an ARB WINCH bumper, not an ARB LIGHT bumper)

[my95yj]

Nice write up! The next one I want to see is the removal of those lights and the mounting of a winch! (That is an ARB WINCH bumper, not an ARB LIGHT bumper)

DOH! on a serious note, just make sure to clock the thing right when you get around to it....the 8K series fit pretty snug, however if you step up to the 9K like I put in the YJ, then you have to start cutting, there just isn't enough room where the cooling fins are on the winch motor.....
nice write up by the way!

[BajaCherokee92]

toynrnd said:

Nice write up! The next one I want to see is the removal of those lights and the mounting of a winch! (That is an ARB WINCH bumper, not an ARB LIGHT bumper)

Does this mean you're willing to lend me the $600+ for a winch?

[toynrnd]

BajaCherokee92 said:

Does this mean you're willing to lend me the $600+ for a winch?

A young whippersnapper like you needs to find an older sugar momma to fund your wheelin' addiction!

[BajaCherokee92]

By "addiction" you mean way of life right? ;D

[toynrnd]

BajaCherokee92 said:

By "addiction" you mean way of life right? ;D

Additction, way of life, alternative lifestyle...call it what you will.

[BajaCherokee92]

Well after all of the mods/money I've put into this Jeep.......lets call it living life on the edge................................................................of debt. ;D

[MA2LA]

for winches ebay is your friend unless you by dumb luck find a killer deal.