The Tahoe is Ready to Tow! | Tru-Cool Max Transmission Cooler Install
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For anyone still looking for the mounting bracket, you can it from Glenn’s Auto Performance: www.glennsautoperformance.com/collections/best-selling-products/products/tru-cool-transmission-cooler-bracket-kit-99-07-gm-truck
happen to ever hear of anyone running this bracket on 07-13 models?
@@markymarkiup did you ever get a response to your question about the trans cooker bracket for 2013 gm truck?
@@mwilson5789 lol, I know it was a mistake but it's funny that "trans cooker" is the opposite of "trans cooler".
Matt,
I certainly appreciate the referral! We do offer the bolt-on bracket kits for the 99-07c GM Trucks. However, I just want to clarify that our kit is not the one that was featured in the original video, as we have had some confusion among a few customers about that. I do not believe that seller from the PerformanceTrucks.Net Forum is still around, but he was not affiliated with us and our kit does differ from his a bit. Unlike his kit, our kit centers the cooler in the grill opening rather than offsetting and our brackets are powder coated silver, rather than left raw aluminum. Our kit includes all mounting hardware (stainless steel), but DOES NOT include any solution for adapting the OEM cooler lines.
A universal plumbing kit is included with the 40K cooler, but we do not supply the quick connect style fittings or a compression fitting to adapt the line. I typically do not advise the use of compression fittings on transmission cooler lines due to the risk of collateral damage in the event of a failure. However, if someone is set on using one, I highly recommend the use of a steel Swage-Lok style compression fitting over a brass compression as the bite force is substantially higher.
We do offer braided stainless PTFE trans line packages that are designed to replace the entire OEM line assembly an run directly from the transmission to the front mounted 40K cooler. These may be overkill for a lot of applications, but I at least wanted to mention that solution for guys looking for a 100% direct-fit bolt-on package.
Our bracket sets are not bolt-on for the 2007-2013 model trucks as those trucks use a welded lower brace unlike one that is bolted in place like the 99-07c trucks. Our kit can be used on the 07-13 models, but would require cutting the OEM lower brace/bracket off and using self-tapping hardware to mount our lower bracket which is designed to occupy that space. Additionally, some clearancing of the foam bumper support padding may be required in order to clear the line set on those models.
I just got mine from Glenn's along with the 6AN hose / radiator bypass kit.
Tip: tie a piece of string or fishing line to old line before pulling out. Once old line is out, tie the string to the new cooler line and use the string to pull the new line back into place.
Minute 5 is the single most relatable and best one minute cut of all your videos I have seen! Your work is top notch! Both the mechanic component and even better, the documenting quality! Clear and entertaining!
I spit my coffee out when I watched that 😂
I did this and it's a great upgrade! I recommend pulling the bumper (just 4 bolts) to make it easier to flip around the transmission lines.
This is a great upgrade. Also had my TCU and PCM tuned for firmer shifts. Great package together. I also use Lucas on a very low, mileage transmissions. It’s a great preventative maintenance.
I've had awesome luck with all my 4L60E transmissions. I built one up for my latest build. The problem isn't so much the design, it's GM cutting corners so the trans doesn't last as long. Metal checkballs pass through the separator plate on the valve body. Then you burn up clutches. One some older 4L60E's the sun shell also tends to brake (I think they fixed that on later ones). Lastly, not catastrphic but the plastic accumulators tend to crack. These all can be fixed for a few bucks... If you have a later model 4L60E with improved sun shell, then simply lowering your service pan on trans and replacing checkballs with plastic, and accumulator with pinless metal will get you pretty well there. Otherwise, 4L60E trans is pretty awesome. You can also throw a boost valve in the pump while you have the pan down. Most of newer ones come with a corvette style servo too. They are actually rock solid after you do a few simple fixes like that. If you crack the case open you can go with a wider band, and some slightly improved clutches. It's a solid design.
Cardboard is the best thing to put under the truck - you can slide in/out of it way easier and super easy to fold up throw away when done.
Man what a lifesaver... just blew up my 6l80e last week and while im replacing it i wanted to do the cooler so i bought this exact one! And now you're going to show me how to do it. Also didnt know about the retrofit to keep stock lines!
Instead of installing both transmission lines you can cut the hard line on both ends of the leaky rubber part. Flare the ends of the metal lines and use rubber line to hook them back together. (Be sure the rubber line is marked TOC and isn't fuel line. TOC= Transmission Oil Cooler)
Glad you didn't edit out the part where it leaked. That's real life. Not like watching some BS show on TV where every bolt comes out without effort and everything fits the first time. Thanks for the video.
That "dead plug" is actually the ambient tempature sensor.
Really? What is this things function?
@@budthechud3408 to tell you outside temp inside your vehicle.
@@carlosvalencia3388 does it impact engine performance in any way?
@@budthechud3408 nope.
@@budthechud3408 However on some cars if you disconnect it the climate system may not function correctly.
That Lucas additive has been great. I put it in...through the dipstick tube, and it did take FOREVER. But the clunk in park to reverse and a slight slip in 2nd disappeared in the 4L60 in the same Tahoe of my other comment. No slips or problems since I did a fluid and filter change and added it in. I thought the tow would eat it up and have to add more, but it was great and still no problems. I wish I added it during the fluid change but I thought the change might have solved the problem initially. I also taught my wife to use the parking brake and let the truck stop before shifting into park or reverse and it hasn't come back. Well over 180k miles on it and still going strong.
Wow, I should have done this on my wife's '09 before towing a TA enclosed trailer across the country last June. I thought the stock cooler would have been enough, but it ran hot quite a bit in the mountains and in the heat of the day in the Great Plains. Keep the videos coming!
Matt thanks for the video. Be aware that the affiliated link you have for the cooler is for the model number LPD47391 which DOESN'T have the cold weather bypass which is required for vehicles being driven in temperatures below 32F. You may want to check which model you installed or fix the link. I just found out the hard way by following the link. They sell people the LPD47391 from the link and describe it as having the bypass. LPD4739 has the bypass. I learned this once it showed up and I read the box. I see were you live so you might take a look at yours just in case I plan on pulling 7500 travel trailer so I need it to be right. Right now there is a $50 dollar difference between the two.
Thanks, man. That is helpful.
This sucks...now I'm online looking at Tahoes to buy. Thanks a lot.
Same here buddy lol
I promise Matt found a diamond
Most won't be half as good as his
Because I bought the biggest turd ever
The best thing about the Tahoe,Silverado,Avalanche ,gmc Sierra and so on and so forth
Their are so many of them in the junk yard you can basically build a whole car from scrap
Good luck to you👍🏾
@@banga8080 Yeah, I know it's a unicorn but seeing the deal + the condition makes me fire up autotrader/ebay/copart, etc. Even though I don't need another freaking car!!! Thanks again Matt. ARRGGGHHH!!!
They are cheap where I live and rust free. Everyone's getting rid of them because CA raised the gas tax and we're back to 4 dollar gas.
Brad Miller if the 4l60 takes a dump you can build it up with the sonnex updated drive shell and the 5 gear planetary set, did that to my brothers chevy express, 5 years later, lots of city driving and it still shifts smooth and strong.
I just installed a derale 13403. It’s way easier than the tru cool to install. You can mount it right where the stock one is and use the existing lines and factory fitting. No crappy barb fittings or soft hose. It’s rated for 37k btu’s so just a little less than the tru cool. With it being a stacked plate it’s built stronger and is a smaller footprint letting your radiation get cooler. You just need an adapter to go from the big inlets in the derale to the smaller factory fitting. I then used 4 flat corner brackets from Home Depot and some self tapping screws to attach to the existing frame. So easy!
I've watched this before, but I am now doing this, and rewatching it has helped me tremendously. Thank you for the link, I just ordered it and I will let you know how it goes.
I used the brackets when I did the Tru-cool on my truck but made up -6an lines and bypassed the radiator and put a temp gauge inline. The cooler makes a huge difference for sure to help the 60e live.
How did you do a inline temp gauge?
I very much enjoy and appreciate the accuracy in which you portray the joys of mechanical projects. The things we will do as men to save money and pride.
I added the largest Derale stacked plate cooler with fan onto my 2003 Savana Van. Mounted it under the chassis and bypassed the radiator. I was in the South so no severe cold winters. Delivered bottled water so was waaaay over payload to start the delivery day. I had the 4L60E rebuilt, when I was ready, at 400,000 miles. Trans temp was always 40*-50* less than the coolant temp.
The only downside was that I had to replace the cooler twice because of leaks. Out of warranty of course.
So, the lesson to learn is to get a trans cooler no matter what. HEAT is what kills transmissions.
Love the "Technical Difficulties" - So funny.
Lmao 😂
Listen to me when I tell you I don’t know a damn thing about cars. But I love this series. You inspired me to just clean up and upgrade my car myself. I’ll definitely be installing that back up camera and touch screen radio. ❤️
Friend you are Awesome. You are not afraid to change anything on your rig. Very helpful
You may as well start looking for a 4l80..no regrets and it handles power much better and you can tow in O/D..atomic fab has a better price in the 40k bracket..
Do the 4l65 upgrade. HP saver and less hassle.
I know this an older video but a helpful tip for anyone using a compression fitting, put a dab of never sneeze or pipe dope on the compression sleeve before you put it together. It lets you get it a little more snug
That sensor that looked like a dead end plug is a temp sensor for your mirror
If you ever want to do the 4 L 80 e Swap and keep the 4x4, that guy on Performance Truck. Net makes an adapter that will fit up with your transfer case. Just for future reference
Thanks, thats the plan👍
LsxMatt hey man I have a question on the cooler position. Doesn’t it need to me mounted with the inlet and outlet facing upwards? Saw another video where someone was speaking about that cooler isn’t a “self bleeding” cooler made to be mounted with the outlets facing down.
Love this mod! So easy and mine mounted right up. All I did was flp the lower bracket and drill a few mounting holes. Plug and play.
What do u mean flip the bracket I domt wanna cut anything
I don't know if you have done it yet, but changing out the power steering cooler is also a great change. The top loop of the OEM coolers, at least up here in the north east, have a tendency to rust out and cause a leak.
for the bad oil lines, you can just cut out the rubber hose pieces and then with a Dremel, keeping the metal oil line intact, Just cut off the metal clamp and use two "constant tension springs" in place of the proprietary metal clamps. What happens is over time, the rubber hose shrinks and the propriety clamps stay the same size and it leaks, constant tension spring clamps fix the issue. Buy new hoses to replace the bad ones at your local auto store, taking a piece of the old rubber hose for reference. So four total for one rubber hose, I have been running my Silverado with that fix for over 4 years now without it slipping off.
I highly recommend since you plan on towing to get a corvette servo it goes into the side of the trans (don’t even have to drop trans or anything and is less then 50$). It’s firms up the shift. Depending on budget I would also recommend getting a custom tune done by a reputable tuner. Explain it’s a daily and you do plan on towing and he can help with the trans lasting as long as possible.
I keep forgetting about it, but its on the list!
LsxMatt good atleast your being proactive lol iv killed 2-3 4l60es in trucks iv had 1 of which wasn’t my fault at all. And I have a 99 ws6 that the trans is going to be murdered very soon lol
You should think about changing out the power steering cooler as well. Mine looked like yours just before it sprang a pinhole leak and pissed fluid everywhere, luckily I wasn't far from home. If you have the hydroboost brakes as well it's all on the same circuit. If you lose power steering, no brakes either.
Id say use the old trans cooler as powersteering cooler??that should work no?
You should add a remote trans filter, beats the hell out of dropping the pan.
You're colourful language makes this video so relatable LOL
Hopefully this will help with the temps when towing If that 4L60E shits the bed throw a 4L80E at it.
A 4l80 wouldn't be a right choice its heavier and longer. You can build a 4l60e to handle a 1,000hp. I built a 4l60E heavy duty unit in my garage for under 700 bucks with upgraded parts, heavy duty 3-4 clutch pack, wider heavy duty 2nd-4th over drive band, Corvette servos and solenoids, with a trans-go HD shift improver kit. Used a sonnax beast SunShell and upgraded to a 5 pinion planetary gear set. My build is very close to performabuilt 4l60e level 2. With a level 1 type firm shift instead of harsh hitting tire chirping shifts. Beats a slow heavy 4l80 anyday
80s are tanks to begin with hardest part is fabbing the new support never send a pony to do a mules job, but I haul 14k on almost daily basis so 60 is never an option
@@ashtonmariefranklin725 so many things wrong with this comment I wouldn't know where to start. It is true that a 4l60e trannsmissions can and have been built for thousand horsepower vehicles. But those vehicles have to be fairly light and even then the transmissions tend to last a very short time. There are so many small issues with the 4l60 that you're not going to fix them with performance parts and frictions.
I'm not trying to say that the 4l60 is a bad transmission. What I'm saying is it's a light duty transmission that when you throw thousands of dollars that becomes a decent medium duty transmission.
It is not well suited for vehicles above-average power and above average weight.
Some years back I had a built 4l60e on a 2 door GMC Yukon that weighed approx 5380 lbs, that transmission was built with red alto frictions wide HD 2-4 upgraded belt upgraded bells, shafts, shift kit, solenoids etc. A very well built transmission that would have lasted quite a while on the approx 330 hp sbc that I had in there. Well when that 383 sbc let go I built a ls3 from a junkyard motor, threw a few performance parts at it and made 540hp NA on a chassis dyno.
My 4l60e lasted four days with that engine before it gave up the ghost, as I knew it would (already had a 4l80e planned) went to a junkyard, pulled a 4l80e from a 2002 suburban and pulled a second one from a beaten up flatbed 3500.
The first one I swapped into the Yukon the next day just as it was, (completely stock 4l80 and it is still holding up fine 5 months later) the second transmission I am rebuilding with the best parts I can get ahold of as I can afford them. (Honestly not in a hurry as the old stock 4l80 in the truck now is holding up fine and I'll wait till it dies before swapping)
Performabuilt regularly over-rates their Transmissions by a significant amount.
Honestly take any of their Transmissions and multiply the rated horsepower by 0.75 and that's probably the maximum that transmission will be able to hold up to. I'd say even the best quality high-performance 4l60 can handle into the 650 horsepower range in a mid weight car. Much more than that and even the best built 4L60 is going to shit the bed.
Yes I know that there have been some people that run massive power through their 4l60 s but even if they are running a 1000 horsepower engine they are not putting all that power through the transmission. 1 run on a drag strip and almost inevitably they will destroy it.
But dont just take my word for it, try some online forums like ls1tech, performancetrucks.net or whatever online fourm you frequent. You are going to find several things,
1. Performabuilt ridiculously over,rates their transmissions
2. The 4l60doesnt hold up to horsepower and weight.
3. Everyone eventually swaps to the 4l80.
If You dont want to take my and their word for it, then get a performabuilt
transmission and then actually try to push the horsepower it is rated for through it.
For instance take a Performabuilt Level 2 - pro race 4l60e they say it supports 700 RWHP ! So if you account for the approx 15% loss in a RWD vehicle that is about 830 hp at the crank. I assure you if you bolted 800 hp to that transmission and sent it you would have a expensive and heavy doorstop.
Hell I bet you the outcome would be the same with 600 crank hp.
Take a stock 4l80, install decent frictions and a mild shift kit and it will hold as much if not more than even the best built 4l60.
A 4L80 transmission is indeed heavier. Both are filled with ATF the 4l60 weighs about 146 lb while a 4l80 weighs about 248 lb.
The 4l80 is also a little longer. Two wheel drive version of the 4L80 is just under 3" longer then the two wheel drive 4l60. Honestly except for in very short wheelbase vehicles that length difference barely matters.
The 4wd version of the 4l80e + transfer case adapter is only about 3/4" longer than the 4l60e + adapter.
Seriously, do some research and gain some experience befor posting misleading comments.
I would of by passed the radiator. My dad’s radiator leaked coolant into the trans and smoked it.
@ 5:53 😂😂😂I love these videos!! I need to start watching your other cars, I own a 01 suburban so I naturally only watch the Tahoe videos... love the content!!
Lucky! You get to see all his Camaro content for the first time.
I cant believe I actually installed one of these 40k trans coolers to my 09 Cobalt 2.2 😂, they were known for having overheating issues I'm heavy traffic so I bought one of these and installed it inline with the radiator cooler. Before the install transmission temps would spike over 230°F but after the install it never once got hotter than 180°F.
Now I'm debating if I should install one on my 07 Sport Trac just to help it chill out lol
Bro I love your content... you experience real life issues we all do working on our cars in the driveway 👍👍
You might want to spray Fluid Film into the rocker voids and inside the doors to keep to Cancer from Eating the truck!
Don't forget behind the exhaust. Of course, he takes care of his vehicles. Frequent washes, especially in winter, will prevent the rust just as well.
I put one of those Tru Coolers on my 04 Jeep GC a couple years back with a trans temp gauge. Even crawling through the rocks in AZ the trans never got over 180, cruising down the freeway sees it at around 160.
That lucas stuff, best if you warm it up next to a heater vent to thin it out and flow better. For future reference
Great idea with mixing before filling
Just ordered one for my 40k mile 06 Silverado. Can’t wait to get it installed. I’m hoping it will last a long time since I’m getting it on so early in the mileage.
I kid you not I installed one of these on a 09 Chevy Cobalt 2.2, the transmission temps never went higher than 180°F even under heavy stop and go traffic lol. Gonna get another one and install it on my 07 Sport trac inline with the factory aux cooler.
Oh my LsxMatt tells his truck to stop and it does. He has voice command over his vehicles. I guess that is the reason for the "technical difficulties" I wonder what that language does to the vehicles.
You can put Lucas transmission bottle in boiling water to heat it up so it comes out a lot easier
To make your job a perfect up grade , add a " Mag-na-pure" in line external filter !
Now I can’t wait to get this crew cab Silverado I’m looking at definitely doing this upgrade.
Tech tip. If you get ciips out. Give them a squeeze. Or better yet replace them. 01 lumina did flush. Refilled and on test drive popped a line. Clip gave out. Dont reuse if budget allows or if clip goes to land of lost socks and 10 mm. Just buy a handful from GM
really torn between this 40k or a smaller unit with a fan for cooling the trans in my 12 tahoe. It's high mileage and the temps are way too high for my liking, even when not towing. Changing the fluid helps initially but they do creep...and once that fluid hits a 220*, it gets there pretty quick from then on out until you change it again. I can appreciate both the work you document and the frustration you show...real life DIY struggles.
My 2003 towing 7,160# briefly reached 210°F on I-84 east of Pendleton with air temp at 78°F,,,, with factory cooler
Nice setup. I need to do this on my 09 Silverado for pulling camper. Wish the seller for the brackets would list them on Amazon market...
Atomic fabrication sells a cool mounting bracket! Google Atomic Fabrication TruCool mount!
Zack Meuth yea they have the bracket and that’s it. I checked them out. Whoever sold him this bracket kit included everything he needed. So yea it’s cheaper but you still have to get the other stuff you need.
Watching you struggle with that bag made me lol. I remember changing thise lines for my 86 z28 and it came in a bag just like that. So the bag featuring cursing was about the same. 😂
For all you looking for a mount check out Atomic Fabrication!
You are cracking me up! That's because i can relate to the frustrations of working on a vehicle. mother....son of a.......lol
Coming from a transmission tech, I cringed when you put that molasses in the trans....but the cooler was the best thing you did for it!
Yea I don’t run it on any new cars. Only my high mileage unknown history buys👍
They make compression fittings for brake line. I have used them on a few of my vehicles. Not the ones for brakes but general compression fittings.
That empty plug was probably the ambient temperature sensor
Love it keep making tahoe videos
Have you done the trans temp gauge upgrade on the stock cluster? I will attempt it on mine this week and see it if works. I heard/read somewhere that 2004-2006 are wired from factory with trans temp but they just don’t have the gauge. So all you would have to do is add a stepper motor, new gauge overlay and a needle and it should work. Fingers crossed.🤞
I like the Lucas trick! Smart my friend!
New not always good! That leak sucks after all the fight with those lines. Glad it worked out.
This kit is so much better than the rip off glens auto performance one. That guy is a savior who makes the bracket kit
Nice job Matt looks like its factory installed !
If you use the specified transmission fluid for your transmission you should not have any slipping or any other problems with the transmission for at least 220,000 miles(from New). As soon as you start adding other fluids to your transmission you will find it will wear out faster and have problems sooner(like slipping, etc).
Yes you can use the on a brake line
That plug that you said is a dead plug is a temp sensor that is on your mirror
Couldn't have u just screwed the fittings out of the old cooler and put them in the new one? Or are they a different size.
70.00 for two brackets and a couple of fittings?! I will make it myself.
Never had an issue with the stock unit.
The best technical difficult reference!!!
Mother.... hahaha that part had me in stitches! :D
Gunt4sh Same. That music...lol!
question I did a radiator swap on my Tahoe and then cut the new line because I didn’t know wtf I was doing .. long story short I put a coolant rubber line on the line like a retro fit
The line blew a huge hole in it within a day. Replaced it with fuel lines handles 400psi
That held up for 3 months and I didn’t flare the ends of the cut line it recently exploded again pissed out all of trans fluid. I just re cut the line where the whole was pissing the fluid out and re attached it again. I recently been driving my truck in manual switching the gears on my own probably the culprit behind that happening to me today I noticed the lines are extremely hot to the touch while I was working on it on the side of the road. Luckily I had some trans fluid only a quart to make it down the street and full the trans up with 3 more quarts. All is good now I just KNOW it’s going to be a problem
The question I have for you is why is my lines connected straight to my radiator ? On the passenger side .. does my truck not have a trans cooler ? Also how was this 40k trans cooler ? Did it treat you okay..?
I plan on doing what you did and just replacing the whole entire line all the way to the trans when you put stand by lol that’s the part I had no idea what to do didn’t feel like doing it.
Regret it now.
But before I replace the line and do it the right way I wanna do a new trans cooler as well. Sorry for the inconvenience or confusion
For those of you that have an outside ambient temperature control that displays the outside temp on your rearview mirror that will mount to the big whole on the new bottom bracket. It appears @lsxmatt doesn't have one 😮
should have heated the Lucas oil contsner in hot water
I wish I knew about this channel before I changed my lines. Lol I had plenty of technical difficulty moments. All the work is for purpose and you bring us along. Subbed.
Good job again ✌️ I think you should put a new Tahoe logo in Front grill The old one looks boring
Warm up the Lucas and it will flow much better
So I'm hoping you will answer this question, I've seen other videos where they have bypassed the radiator with the true cool cooler and they are getting much lower temps, My question is does your tahoe have a transmission temp gauge in cluster,and if so what temperatures are you achieving now?. Considering doing this to my 04 Silverado and bypassing the radiator for the cooler temps otherwise the transmission temp Will still be the same as before with a stock cooler, with this true cooler installed due to the thermostat controls the temp of antifreeze running thru radiator. I have found a kit online that replaces stock lines And stock cooler with high compression braided lines as well as the true cool but we're talking $450, As opposed to roughly a little over $200 on the kit you did. I did just have my 4L60 rebuilt back in October And I want to extend the life as long as possible.. Thank you in advance for answering my question
The original painted grill looks classy compared to that black one.
A good thing to get is a transmission temperature guage
Awesome video!! About to do the same thing with the same cooler to my Silverado!! Thanks for the great video!!
This video was exactly what I was looking for.......ie, the links you posted were money!
Where’s the link for the cooler bracket kit?
9:45 it's the ambient air temperature sensor.
That sends the temperature reading to the rear view mirror?
Nice video.
Is that not too much cooling during the winter outdoor temperatures?
Do you partially block it off in the winter when not towing like they do on big highway transport trucks?
Doing 05+ E fans would be your friend on that thing haha. I have converted 8 trucks now because I can't stand the clutch fan and I just get the factory harness and fans from pick and pull. You do need to tune the truck to turn them on but then everything works better including the a/c. Changing cooler lines on a 4L80e are terrible too.. less room to the trans tunnel. Had to cut one of my last ones and pull the cooler fitting out to get it out of the trans. I have those same brackets and cooler on my 04 2500. My first tru-cool was broken at the one fitting as it had gotten bent coming to me. Kind of mickey mouse made coolers in my opinion.
Im starting to mess around with the tune, so fans will definitely be coming!
@@lsxmatt Nice. The repository for HP has lots of files to steal the oem settings from an 05+ truck for your a/c pressures and whatnot. I don't use the oem settings for the fan temps on and off though as they are way high even with the stock t-stat. Performancetrucks is a good resource but is more or less dead now and should not be ever confused with the Facebook group that is an embarrassment to the name. Still tons of info though! Or if you have questions you can ask me haha.
Them trans lines can be a "B" great job👊💪 ☝
Mine works great , but still would love to have the 4L 80 trans just to pull up hills better.. hard to find though.
Pro tip for next time you do the lines on the trans itself... the fitting the lines go into, and the clips will rotate on the line.
I had to do trans lines on my 08 Tahoe, I got really frustrated with those fucking clips, as there is even less room to get to them in my year model!
So I said fuck it, and tried unscrewing the fittings with the clips and the lines still put together. And let me tell you, it worked out perfect.
I even swapped the old fitting (after lubing the oring with atf) and clips onto the new lines and installed them as unit again.
This was a month ago, and zero leaks or issues so far, touch wood;)
MOTHER FUCK THOSE DAMN CLIPS ALL THE WAY TO HELL!!!
4l60E 2700 High stall Torque converter, Performance clutches and gears... Everyday driving no tow with heavy acceleration every now and then. hwy and city more hwy. SUV mid size is this cooler needed???
How has the trans held up over the years. Using my truck to tow as well just want to get an idea of what to expect
what you mean you cant use compression fitting on brake line yes you can they are rated higher then the lines. good video over all for 75 bucks will do all my plow trucks does look much better then stock 👍
so, your truck did not come with the transmission cooler in the radiator nor the towing package? The "cold case" radiator seems like the most effective upgrade, as you can add the lines to cool the oil as well.
One trick for Lucas. Boil a pot of water set the bottle of Lucas in the hot water it will thin it out.
Can someone help me? My 2004 Suburban doesn’t have a transmission cooler at all, is this normal?
The z71’s got the separate cooler. If its not a z71 or 2500 then the cooler is just what goes through the radiator.
What size pressure fitting
Temp gauge.
Worth the cost
@lsxmatt would you ever do a electric fans conversion and Instead of having it running a clutch fan on the Tahoe?? For better cooling on towing. If you do I would like to see a video from you of it, so keep doing videos I like them and they do help. Thx
Hay Matt my name Chris I got pretty much the same setup motor like you have but mine's a 2000 Silverado even though I don't tow a lot. I'm looking to get the true cool transmission cooler for mine to mines is 2wd but I just want to get just keep the transmission at a lower temperature