A4LD trans cooler question

[JDwornik]

I have a 94 limited I picked up for a project a few months back. I just put a new trans and built motor in it and getting ready to install the new trans cooler lines. The old ones were rusted bad , so I ran new steel lines up to the core support.

I also bought a new HD trans cooler and I was wondering if I should just cap off the trans lines going into the radiator or should I still run the lines through the new cooler and then the radiator? Also any one have any diagrams on how the trans cooler lines flow?

Thanks in advance, Jason

 

[JDwornik]

I have a 94 limited I picked up for a project a few months back. I just put a new trans and built motor in it and getting ready to install the new trans cooler lines. The old ones were rusted bad , so I ran new steel lines up to the core support.

I also bought a new HD trans cooler and I was wondering if I should just cap off the trans lines going into the radiator or should I still run the lines through the new cooler and then the radiator? Also any one have any diagrams on how the trans cooler lines flow?

Thanks in advance, Jason

 

[wood1]

http://www.txchange.com/cooler.htm#cooler return line chart

They say the top line is the return, bottom is feed. I ran two stacked plate coolers, through the rad as it helps bring your trans to operating temp quicker. If I was going to tow I think I would not run through the rad. I also went to Princess Auto and bought a hydraulic filter head and am now running a large canister filter (big engine oil filter) to help filter garbage out of my tranny. Never hurts to make improvements when you can.

 

[drdoom]

If you do continue to use the rad cooler, I suggest getting a Pro King flush kit, 16 bucks at the parts house, and it comes with a magnetic in-line auxiliary filter and the necessary clamps, etc. Flush the old coolers out with it, then install the filter.

 

[wood1]

Yup, easier than what I did too.

 

[JDwornik]

Well the new trans and trans cooler lines are in already. I have a brand new radiator and H.D. Hayden trans cooler waiting to go in. Just forgot how the lines were ran and wasn't sure if I should bypass the cooler in the radiator.