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Subject:Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:39:56 -0800

After talking to Jon at FAS I'm sold. Their PowerPoint undersells the unit,
there is no mention or photo of the internal design that is the real key to
why it works.  Turns out I have a local source, but 10% sales tax will be
more than shipping from Van Caf�!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Schwaia [mailto:vw.doka@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:46 AM
To: 'Stuart MacMillan'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?

Van Caf� sells the same one.  You could reach out to them about any issues.

Cheers, 

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 9:52 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?

The plastic coolant bleeder/connector on my '85 automatic has failed, and
since I'm converting to a Subaru 2.2 someday I don't want to buy a $200 part
to replace it that will be tossed eventually.  This means getting rid of the
stock water cooled unit since this connector has connections for its
plumbing.

I like the simplicity and ease of installation of the F.A.S./GTA design, and
GTA has tested it, so it's at the top of my list.  I know coolers have been
discussed here before, but I've not seen anything on this cooler:
http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/1-automatic-transmission-
heat-sink/#.VqJrjvkrLIU

So, anyone have one?

Thanks!

Stuart