Hi Dennis,

        Thanks for this note.

I will now not loose sleep!

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 

> On Oct 25, 2017, at 5:48 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> The cooler I use is a slightly larger version of what GoWesty offers. While some may consider the thermostat to be unnecessary, It is a small cost in the overall scheme of things and for hydraulics consistency is should be part of the plan. These transmissions due most of the torque converter heat rejection through the converter itself. The air cooled vans have no other cooler. I will also be adding an in line filter to since the stock screen does very little. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 5:34 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
> 
> Thanks Stuart, 
> 
> Now I’m going to loose sleep over this.  I know a oil cooler is being added to my Automatic transmission but I don’t know the type!
> 
> I’m sure it will be a good one but I’ll be waiting to see the type.  
> 
> Eric Caron
> loosing a little sleep 
> 
> 85 GL Auto getting some healthy upgrades and care.
> 
> 
>> On Oct 25, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> While these are pretty reliable, when the A/T cooler goes it takes out 
>> the transmission, a $2000-$3000 repair. There are plenty of good oil 
>> to air cooler options, and they are easier to install. I have the one 
>> German Transaxle assembles and recommends, and it's the same one they 
>> make for Go Westy (and included now on all their GT rebuilt 
>> automatics), but without the thermostat bypass. That's only needed where the winters are very cold.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> At $250 sans T-stat it's one of the cheapest options, and you can 
>> order from them directly (it's not on their website).
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Stuart