A power steering oil cooler that looks like it would fit behind the front bumper fairing on the Riv, $70 from GMPD. Look at the front bumper support in the pic.
Thoughts?
98inWPB Member
Name : Ed Joined : 2020-01-04Post Count : 79 Merit : 3
Not at all. I was thinking about using it as a transmission cooler, in the summer it'd help.
Albert, If you have ever looked at a factory in radiator transmission cooler, you would realize what a joke they really are. There is literally nothing to them, I think they have more value in bringing the temperature of the ATF up especially in the winter cold.
Not at all. I was thinking about using it as a transmission cooler, in the summer it'd help.
Albert, If you have ever looked at a factory in radiator transmission cooler, you would realize what a joke they really are. There is literally nothing to them, I think they have more value in bringing the temperature of the ATF up especially in the winter cold.
If it's still there Saturday I'll likely snag it. A better idea might be one of the stacked plate coolers b/c they don't pass oil through all the cooling fins when cold due to viscosity. BUT I have not figured out where I could mount such a thing, in comparison mounting this one is kind of obvious.
And about the factory cooler, +1 that. A small heat exchanger in an end tank.
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Rickw Guru
Name : Rick Location : Lancaster, MA Joined : 2008-09-13Post Count : 6281 Merit : 118
Subject: Re: transmission oil cooler - factory? Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:10 am
I bought and installed an external transmission cooler for my Riv 10 years ago and got an in-line thermostat from the same company.
I still have the trans cooler with all the paperwork. The thermostat I ended up using on my Harley engine oil cooler. Very well made unit and serviceable also.
I bought Tru-Cool Max trans cooler (Mini Max) and what they called a Remote External Thermal Bypass (thermostat)
I bought it all from Makco Distributing, Inc. 4255 Bryson Blvd. Florence, AL 35630 Ph# 256-767-2839
With the extra fittings needed it all cost me $145.00 back in 2010 That included shipping and handling fees.
I removed the cooler and thermostat before getting rid of the car. Still have the cooler if your interested. I'm sure I can find a box for the cooler to ship to you. Price will be right. just want to find someone that has a need. I mounted it in front of the A/C condenser. IIRC I ran it in series with the existing radiator cooler. That's why I ended up buying the extra fittings needed. I know it would be easier to run it straight from the trans output and input. But that is also why I bought the thermostat for it. Can't remember why I chose to run it in series with the radiator tank. ????? I'm somewhat brain dead these days.
Anyway, if your interested get a hold of me for any more info and you'll get it for a steal.
P/N 4920-1 for the cooler.
If you need more info PM me or email me as I'm not on the forum that often. I'm sure I can find a box to ship you the cooler if your interested.
Rick
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albertj Master
Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31Post Count : 8517 Merit : 181
I bought and installed an external transmission cooler for my Riv 10 years ago and got an in-line thermostat from the same company.
I still have the trans cooler with all the paperwork. The thermostat I ended up using on my Harley engine oil cooler. Very well made unit and serviceable also.
I bought Tru-Cool Max trans cooler (Mini Max) and what they called a Remote External Thermal Bypass (thermostat)
I bought it all from Makco Distributing, Inc. 4255 Bryson Blvd. Florence, AL 35630 Ph# 256-767-2839
With the extra fittings needed it all cost me $145.00 back in 2010 That included shipping and handling fees.
I removed the cooler and thermostat before getting rid of the car. Still have the cooler if your interested. I'm sure I can find a box for the cooler to ship to you. Price will be right. just want to find someone that has a need. I mounted it in front of the A/C condenser. IIRC I ran it in series with the existing radiator cooler. That's why I ended up buying the extra fittings needed. I know it would be easier to run it straight from the trans output and input. But that is also why I bought the thermostat for it. Can't remember why I chose to run it in series with the radiator tank. ????? I'm somewhat brain dead these days.
Anyway, if your interested get a hold of me for any more info and you'll get it for a steal.
P/N 4920-1 for the cooler.
If you need more info PM me or email me as I'm not on the forum that often. I'm sure I can find a box to ship you the cooler if your interested.
Rick
You could plumb it ahead of the radiator to pre-cool the fluid then let the radiator bring the fluid up to op temp, or plumb it after the cooler to shave 30-some degrees off the fluid temp after it reached radiator temp. SO... I guess the question is, how did you plumb it in?
Cliff96 Enthusiast
Name : Cliff Joined : 2020-09-01Post Count : 133 Merit : 1
A power steering oil cooler that looks like it would fit behind the front bumper fairing on the Riv, $70 from GMPD. Look at the front bumper support in the pic.
Thoughts?
Replace it with a new one go to autopart accessories repairing it wont work.
albertj Master
Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31Post Count : 8517 Merit : 181
A power steering oil cooler that looks like it would fit behind the front bumper fairing on the Riv, $70 from GMPD. Look at the front bumper support in the pic. (omitted)
Thoughts?
Replace it with a new one go to autopart accessories repairing it wont work.
Please elaborate.
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