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• Re: Auto tranny advice and more
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:50:27 -0700
  ...Your trannyi >didn't come with an oil cooler because there's no water system. > >VW and Audi used this transmission or some version...
• Re: Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:04:44 -0600
  ...my automatic transmission fluid cooler >> (with a used one) about a year and a half ago, now again I find >> transmission >> oil in the...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:48:57 +0000
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• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:04:39 -0400
  ...For the most part the transmission cooler is in parallel with the radiator. The coolant going to it is the same as that going...
• Used automatic trany and parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 12:59:03 -0400
  ...Has good water/transmission oil cooler and torque converter. Axles- No CV joints Starter - has occasionally suffered from "delayed starting syndrome". Works well but...
• Automatic Transmission Part Question
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 19:51:39 -0500
  ...Looking for the Banjo-bolt size that connects the Cooler to the AT Case. '87- 090-NK Case... know the 2 bolts are M...
• Re: Hesitating automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:26:08 -0400
  ...Recently the transmission began hesitating when shifting from second to third. It is more pronounced when it is cooler outside (like now). After it...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:19:33 -0400
  ...The two differential coolers are fairly thin (aluminum?) parts on the automatic transmission. There was no sign of corrosion, of course. I had never...
• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:54:55 -0400
  ...For the most part the transmission cooler is in parallel with the > radiator. The coolant going to it is the same as that going...
• auto tranny cooling Q's
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:54:26 EDT
  ...I am wondering if anyone has ever put an aftermarket transmission cooler on one. if so where do you get them/? Chris
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:00:23 -0500
  ...For both engine and transmission coolers I like to get them up > front in front of the radiator. �Keep in mind that even idling...
• Re: Trip and tire report
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 22:34:46 -0700
  ...As for oil coolers I usually use a 16 plate flat > cooler in front of the radiator/AC condenser. Something like this: > > > > http://www...
• Re: auto tranny cooling Q's
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 10:30:48 -0500
  ...I am wondering if anyone has ever put an aftermarket transmission cooler on one. if so where do you get them/? Chris
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:01:17 -0700
  ...If you want the coolant (and the transmission by extension) to run cooler, you put in a lower temperature thermostat. You let the radiator...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:26 -0700
  ...I ruined three VW coolers before I replaced the cooler with an aluminum block and hoses to a common aftermarket air-cooled transmission cooler...
• Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:29:46 -0800
  ...transmission. > > What are the next steps now? Can I resolve the problem (pending installing > a new cooler) by simply taking the stock cooler out...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:40:11 -0700
  At 10:58 AM 4/6/2005, you wrote: >How about changing the trans cooler to an external air/fin-type unit and >ditching...
• Re: Simpler is better? Some nonVW content... & diesel
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:29:10 -0700
  > > > >automatic transmission > > Auto transmissions are crap for lazy people. Poor performance, poor > economy... and expensive if needing repairs (and they're more likely > to...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 11:46:18 -0800
  ...coolers have been discussed here before, but I've not seen anything on this cooler: http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/1-automatic-transmission...
• Re: Oil cooler for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 03:58:30 -0400
  Weston - I run a similar cooler setup we sell on my 80 Vanagon. Myself, I mounted the cooler up front behind the air grille...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 6 May 1999 07:15:49 EDT
  ...this oil cooler has a fan any suggestions on were to install it? > I just installed the same type above the transmission, per the...
• Re: Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:38:30 -0700
  ...cooler is plumbed in parallel with the radiator, so it really only sees coolant flow when the thermostat opens, by which time the transmission...
• Re: Transmission cooler for 86 automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 18:07:52 EST
  ...AOL.COM writes: << When I find a way to hook a cooler in the system (I need to do so because I will have...
• Re: 60 bar? not quite!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 18:20:55 -0500
  ...like ordinary fuel hose) It actually has > stamped on it OIL COOLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE 5/15 BP . 60 BAR 28089Note > the tiny dot then...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:27 -0800
  ...For both engine and transmission > > > coolers I like to get them up front in front of the radiator. Keep in > > > mind that even idling...
• Re: Replace trans oil cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 19:49:23 -0500
  ...tranny work on an older transmisson then replace the cooler? or maybe it should just be don't go to Cottman Transmissions Dan Erlandson
• Re: auxillary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 7 May 2005 11:32:12 -0600
  I had one with a fan mounted up next to the transmission. Tried it without a fan and found that there is not enough...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 May 2011 17:14:25 -0400
  ...went to the stock ATF cooler are joined, provided a very direct bypass around the radiator. Manual transmission versions don't have the ATF...
• Looking for a couple of parts for my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:50:07 -0700
  ...Since the automatic uses a transmission cooler on the front nose of it, the automatic Vanagons water hoses going from the engine to the...
• FW: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:00:32 -0400
  ...bung in the transmission pan when they rebuilt the transmission. I have no cooling other than the factory coolant/oil cooler. The temperature will...
• Re: Coolant in my automatic tranmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:35:40 -0800
  ...inner cooler went bad. <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; Can I fix this with the transmission still...
• Re: Oil cooler problems
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 13:20:35 EST
  I would look to mount it on either side of the transmission where the sheet metal comes down at a 45 deg angle. I...
• Who's got their Bentley handy?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 19:40:24 -0700
  ...So, who's got their Bentley handy? Does the 84 automatic transmission have that oil cooler thing on its front? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:41:42 -0400
  ...When the last cooler blew, I was driving on the freeway and the transmission would no longer engage with the engine, leaving me stranded...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:12:49 -0500
  ...Why is that? > > ATF cooler. Actually, it's technically a cooler/heater, intended to bring the transmission up to operating temps quickly and then...
• 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 19:40:55 -0400
  ...months! It also has burst two (metal) differential coolers, flooding coolant into and ruining my transmission. Any ideas what could be happening? My friends...
• Re: Convert manual into an automatic?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:55:53 -0700
  ...1) transmission w/ trans mount (watercooled vans have the trans cooler attached) 2) octopus coolant hose with fitting for trans cooler 3) both axles...
• Re: Auto tranny cooler partnumber=087409061C
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:49:30 -0700
  > > one other related question can these coolers be rebuilt > how do they fail the gowesty site says fails internally > is there a rubber seal...
• auto trans available NY
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:13:26 -0700
  I located a good used automatic transmission for someone and haven't heard back from them. It is from an 87 Wolf van which...
• Re: EV transmission cooler & Tire prices?
  Historical mailing list
  17 Mar 1996 05:57:55 GMT
  Vdubdude wrote: >results from them. For Type 2s, they come in 2 flavors. The 8-ply >recommended light truck tire (your van is a...
• Re: Auto Trans Cooler - question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:06 -0400
  Jeff, if the transmission cooler was leaking from the seals it would be leaking Tranny Fluid (ATF) not antifreeze. So either you have a...
• Re: pressure in cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:26:09 -0400
  ...It is possible that the transmission coolers blew from a separate problem - maybe an overheating/pressurized transmission? I know nothing about trannys, except that...
• Re: Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:11:13 -0400
  ...Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure Just goes to show--If it aint broke, dont fix it. Transmissions get really really hot!! After draining...
• Aircooled transmission into water cooled van- AUTOMATIC
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:52:39 -0400
  ...To my knowledge the only difference is the oil cooler on the water cooled van's transmissions and lack there of on that of...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 02:33:22 +0000
  I had the old transmission/transaxle original cooling system replaced with a GoWesty external cooling system.  I did read the issues with the original...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 6 Sep 2019 12:15:52 -0700
  > If you really love the bus consider getting rid of the original cooler. No, even if you don't love your bus! If you...
• Re: Who's got their Bentley handy?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 21:56:04 -0600
  ...s got their Bentley handy? Does the 84 automatic transmission > have that oil cooler thing on its front? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71...
• transmission life expectancy? (4)
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 22:29:35 -0800
  ...Another good thing to change well in advance, is the ATF cooler, cause when that thing breaks its hell to go through. Someone was...
• Re: oil cooler for 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 22:52:53 -0500
  ...External Oil Cooler Have completed a re-build on my 82 Westy, Air Cooled motor. Would like = to use an external oil cooler on...
• Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:22:07 -0400
  ...transmission oil cooler fan in addition to this that i found in a junkyard for free (this fan really puts out the air!) > >It...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:58:14 -0700
  ...The manual transmission version is just a straight-forward hose. The AT version has a smaller hose (for the AT cooler) grafted onto it...
• Re: Auto Transmission fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 Aug 2021 14:45:53 -0400
  ...info for the correct gaskets and filters. > > I have an additional transmission cooler so need to find the additional filter in that line as...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:28:11 -0700
  ...Do these coolers commonly fail for the 2.1 as well? My 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile with 2.1 engine (manual transmission) has...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 9 May 1999 21:49:56 EDT
  ...I ran lines to the radiator type cooler which I >mounted in the rear wheel well above the transmission. The cool thing >about this...
• 60 bar? not quite!!
  Historical mailing list - One Morecar
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:35:56 +1000
  ...DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>It actually has stamped on it OIL COOLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE 5/15 BP . 60 BAR 28089</DIV> <DIV>Note the...
• Re: Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:30:48 -0700
  ...Transmission Oil Cooler Leaking - Again! > At 05:36 AM 4/16/2011, Tobias Gogolin wrote: >>Is it a common issue? > > I notice that so...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks in 2nd gear Oil cooler thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Sep 2019 12:36:05 +0000
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• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
  ...Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler? The OEM transmission cooler and particularly the way it is plumbed into...
• Re: Oil Cooler Upgrade I did...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 4 May 1999 15:53:42 -0400
  ...Anyways, as for location, I chose to put the cooler in the area just fore of the transmission, the angled surface that is the...
• trans leak
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Oct 94 12:48:19 EDT
  ...started to get cooler.Could this be partly due to the thickness of the oil? I haven't seen many transmissions that don't...