Tranny Cooler Installation Poll
 

This is just an opinion poll to find out how people have installed their tranny coolers on their SVXes. If there's any other way not listed, Aredub should edit my poll to make it right. (or at least more right :-))

Re: Tranny Cooler Installation Poll
 

Hmmm, I don't think my install location is listed. Anyway, mine is installed by bypassing the original cooler (I didn't take the original one out because it is integrated with the radiator as far as I know).

I have a '97 LSi. I run Red Line synth. ATF (+ Mobil 1 in the engine). I do not have a cooler yet. I have purchased the filer kit from Subaru. It is sitting in the trunk not installed. I plan to buy the same cooler the Ron installed (B&M # ??????). When this cooler is installed with the filter; the original cooler in the radiator will be bypassed. Anyway, that's the plan.


Larry III

How much is this filter kit? Also what am I hearing about a recall on them or something? Maybe I misread something along the way.

Ryan

i bypassed my original tranny cooler...
 

i did not see the logic in running them parallel or in a series. with 19,000 gvw i should have all the cooling power i need. :)

I've had a B&M cooler sitting in the box since I bought it almost a year ago...crap, it was more than a year ago...

...anyway, I PLAN on installing it before AutoFest. We'll see about that, though - I try not to change things right before a long drive, so it'd have to happen early enough so I can road test it a little...

Oh, and I plan on bypassing the stock cooler entirely.

Larry question
 

Do you really think the cooler is necessary in your '97? I thought we were all set. I really don't want the bother, but I value opinions.

- Jeff

What so great about REDLINE ATF? Whats wrong with MOBIL 1 Synthetic ATF?

Same plan I've been using! More than a year, sitting on the garage shelf . . . :rolleyes:

Other thoughts:

jscorse: if I had a '97 - I probably wouldn't mess with a cooler, since the factory cooler problem was supposedly "fixed". Actually, I would prefer to just replace the radiator in my '92 with an updated one - more expensive, but no fiddling with a cooler.

KEVINL: There's probably nothing at all wrong with the Mobil ATF, the Redline High Temp ATF claims to offer a greater level of protection against super-high temps. Since they're both relatively expensive, I'll go with the one I "think" will give the most protection.

cost of filter kit
 

Ryan,
The filter kit ran me about $12 bucks. I got mine form Cour D' Arlene (sorry about the spelling:( ) Subaru. I'm sure you can find the telephone number / website in the message archives somewhere on this site -- I can't find it right now.

I haven't heard about a recall, though. Maybe you're referring to the program subaru had out to try to get these filters to owners of early model SVX's. Not really sure, though.

Re: cost of filter kit
 

This is the section I read from Vykam...

....and paying full price for the filter kit instead of the "recall" price, I still only paid....

I didn't realize this was something that was going on. How does it install. Do you simply cut your tranny line, and put this in the middle...kind of like a fuel filter? What does it look like, so I don't go buy one and find out I already have one on mine.

Thanks,
Ryan

Re: Re: cost of filter kit
 

The answer is: YES.
It does look just like a fuel filter to me, and it is more or less installed like you describe.
If you have one, it is located down low on the frame rail, below the battery.

Re: Re: cost of filter kit
 

Install, ???, I had the tranny shop do it. The instructions are in a TSB. Check the subaru links section of this site.

What does it look like -- a black fuel filter with two places to connect hoses to on the top and none on the bottom. If you open the hood, stand on the drivers side, look at the battery then down (nearer the engine), you'll see it there. Someone has a pic of theirs in their personal locker.

Re: Re: Re: cost of filter kit
 

I have a picture of the location in my personal locker, under technical jpegs. Check it out.

Also, if I remember correctly, the filter was a "program" thing, not an official "recall" (kinda like Korea was a "conflict" not a "war").

The filter kit (Part #31099AA091) is $8.25 at subaruparts.com with 6.95 shipping. For a total of 15.20. It comes with bracket, clamps and hoses for installation.

Re: Re: Re: Re: cost of filter kit
 

Yeah, well, my mechanic didn't know, I didn't know at the time, and the a$$hole dealer didn't care to share that information as well.

The dealer that he ordered from, I had major problems with the parts department as well. Seems as though the whole department are all Cletus and his cousins.

So I paid I think $45-50CDN for it.

Such is life.

VK