Trans Cooler Install

[PH1LLO]

Ok. So standard is 13mm, and the Furious Performance Cooler lines are 10mm.

Is this an issue?

[JETURBO]

Some say yes some say no

Refer to my install and still a happy camper

We have installed quite a few of these kits now with all blokes being happy with after results

[SamBoRG]

I'm still looking at which cooler to get.

I'm looking at this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-BA-BF4-SP-FORD-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-OIL-COOLER-KIT-/111150861595?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e11b8d1b

and this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-OIL-COOLER-FORD-AU-BA-AUTO-TRANS-GEARBOX-BTR-XR6-EX-LARGE-/121166423493?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3614e5c5

The first one looks like it would be easier to fit. They both say they come with everything required, but is this really the case? Or should I make sure I have spare hoses etc on hand just in case?

Also I'm pretty much as novice as they come in regards to mechanical work, but I'm a quick learner and should be able to do this (I hope). Are these kits as easy to fit as everyone makes out? I do have plenty of tools so that isn't going to be a problem, the problem is most likely to be with the installer

Also, I assume it needs to be mounted on the driver side. I would have to just remove the plastic part shown on the pic below to gain access to the space between the intercooler and radiator, is this correct?

Then it's a case of connecting all the hoses up, and blocking off the holes from where the hoses were before? Top up the gearbox fluid at the end? And that's it?

Thanks!

[spinr33]

You need this kit out of. The ones above intercooler has to come out bumper off :s not hard as long as your not putting an f6 cooler their easy if stock intercooler

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-BA-BF4-SP-FORD-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-OIL-COOLER-KIT-/111150861595?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e11b8d1b&clk_rvr_id=522070124634

Edited 18/09/13 09:34 AM by spinr33

[vixenf6]

Hey Guys, I thought I would start a new thread for all you budding home mechanicas out there who like to tinker themselves rather than paying for the pros to do it.

I will be towing a caravan and boat soon, so I wanted the peace of mind of not worrying about whether the radiator will piss water into the transmission lines that run through the radiator, which is a flaw in the design of these cars in my mind.

Seeing as I still have the standard Intercooler on my car I was told that the PWR Heavy Duty Cooler ($129 from PWR) will JUST fit but will need custom brackets to be made up. This Transcooler is the biggest one they make and is for high performace/race/heaving towing applications.In the end I didn't make brackets and used the fitting that come with the kit.

If installing on the BA/BF make sure you get the 3/8 barb fittings. They come in the kit but just make sure.

Here is a pic of the box.

A pic of what is in it.

Pic of the cooler itself. Its 280 x 255 x 19mm thick.

So, the best thing to do is get yourself a set of car ramps so you have more room and you can sit infront, rather than lie under the car.

Here is a pic BEFORE I started.

You need to undo or remove the stone tray under the front bumper, the front bumper (dont forget the 4 screws each side holding the bumper to the front wheel well splash guards) and the grille. Once these items are removed the car should look something like this.

Dont worry, it will go back together again hopefully.

From here you need to remove the drivers side headlight, the top intercooler hose, the bottom intercooler hose and the intercooler itself. I had to also remove my airhorns as they were going to get in the way too.

Another thing to remove to make it easier is the Thermo fans. It only takes 2 screws at the top and it just pulls out. Dont forget to unplug the harness for it.

Now you need to undo the fitting that run into the radiator.

This is one of the reasons why I am doing it. SO I can bypass the radiator.

Undo the top transcooler line first. This should cause the transfluid to drain back into your tranny so that when you undo the bottom fitting you wont lose too much oil. Have a drip tray, bucket or something similar under your car to collect the dripping fluid if it does come out.

Now you need to bend the existing trans cooler lines.

Lightly bend the existing Transcooler lines to clear the edge of the radiator so you can fit the rubber hoses that will go to and from the transcooler. Dont bend them too far otherwise they will clash with the fan belt.

Once they are bent out of the way connect the barb fitting to each existing trans cooler line.

Heat up the rubber hose, it makes it more pliable, and slip it over to top barb. Clamp it securely.

Dont forget to clamp the hose on the correct side of the barb fitting so it doesn't pop off when under pressure.

Full Monty had this happen at over 160kph on the race track after his father in law put the clamp on the wrong side of the barb, and was lucky there was a grass run off area and not a wall.

Run the new rubber line around the radiator and roughly to where you want it and cut it to length.

Now do this again for the bottom hose. Ensure you dont have any sharp bends or kinks in it.

Trial fit the transcooler in a few different locations to see what would get the best airflow.

Remember to locate it where the new rubber hoses will reach it otherwise you will need to buy some new hoses.

I found mine was best with the top just sticking above the intercooler rather than hanging down below it.

Now fit the foam pad to the back of the transcooler that fit against the radiator/condensor at the fitting locations (4 places). Hold the transcooler in position and force the long barbed push through fittings through the foam pads and the radiator. Repeat for 3 other fixing points.

Now reach down between the radiator and engine and fit the locking washers to the push through barbs and cut the excess off

Pic of Trans Cooler fitted with the special barbs that go through the radiator.

Once this is done refit the intercooler, intercooler hoses and thermo fan and take it for a spin round the block. Once back check and retighten all the fittings to make sure there are no leaks.

I had trouble refitting the intercooler as it was VERY TIGHT but it fits.

Now you just need to put it all back together.

You MAY NEED to TOP UP your transmisson fluid.

If you are going to top it up use CASTROL TQ-95. This oil is specifically designed for the BTR Auto.

DO NOT USE CASTROL DEXTRON III.

My car had just had the auto serviced at nizpro and after fitting the cooler it shifts fine and engages reverse so I didn't top up the fluid.

I would have taken more pics but I was filthy and the missus didn't want to take pics for me.

Hope I have helped and given someone the incentive to try this themselves.

All up it took about 4-5 hours I think and that was with a few cuppa breaks :D

If anyone has any comments/questions or want help to fit it themselves just ask me.

Cheers

James

any chance pictures can be uploaded again ?

[ms700]

Umm, he posted the piks over 4 years ago, so im guessing probably not.

[PULNGZ]

has anybody installed the trans cooler under the car, under passenger seat??

[KeddyXR6T]

passenger side but it had to go just in front of the k frame PWR 280x280

[Bellato]

Joe from CMS puts his transcoolers between chassis rails under passenger seat (or there abouts) seems to work well otherwise he wouldn't do it

[arronm]

Engine cooler but in the same location