transmission line to radiator
#1
transmission line to radiator
yes i searched, but long story short; I need to know whether or not it is safe to run the transmission line that normally goes to radiator back into the transmission. Basically what I'm saying here is that the transmission fluid does NOT go to the radiator at all and it just gets routed back to the transmission.
I am doing this as a fix because the tip of the radiator to where it connects broke off.
Will my transmission overheat without the line going to the radiator?
Automatic transmission btw.
I am doing this as a fix because the tip of the radiator to where it connects broke off.
Will my transmission overheat without the line going to the radiator?
Automatic transmission btw.
#4
#5
#7
The line carries the ATF to the radiator to be cooled. The ATF is hotter than the engine coolant, so it transfers the excess heat to the coolant.
As someone else suggested, get an after-market ATF cooler and mount it in front of the radiator.
On the other hand, a brand new radiator is only about 100 dollars. Look for the Koyo radiator in the group deals. The radiator you have might fail soon anyway.
You might be able to run the while with the by-pass, especially if you live in a cooler area.
You will fry your transmission eventually if you do not fix this. Transmissions cost a lot more than a new radiator. They are not fun to install.
As someone else suggested, get an after-market ATF cooler and mount it in front of the radiator.
On the other hand, a brand new radiator is only about 100 dollars. Look for the Koyo radiator in the group deals. The radiator you have might fail soon anyway.
You might be able to run the while with the by-pass, especially if you live in a cooler area.
You will fry your transmission eventually if you do not fix this. Transmissions cost a lot more than a new radiator. They are not fun to install.
#8
#9
DennisMik,
In my youth (1972) I had a 1964 Dodge Dart. It liked to overheat. I was in high school. I had limited funds. I knew nobody that could work on cars. There was no internet. So no wonderful websites like this one.
The transmission was cooled through the radiator, just like our Maximas. The overheating cooked the fluid, it turned brownish black. Then the transmission died.
So in a way, I know that not cooling an automatic transmission properly is the kiss of death.
Rayrobot, do yourself and your budget a huge favor and buy a new radiator. Please do not be pennywise and dollar dumb.
In my youth (1972) I had a 1964 Dodge Dart. It liked to overheat. I was in high school. I had limited funds. I knew nobody that could work on cars. There was no internet. So no wonderful websites like this one.
The transmission was cooled through the radiator, just like our Maximas. The overheating cooked the fluid, it turned brownish black. Then the transmission died.
So in a way, I know that not cooling an automatic transmission properly is the kiss of death.
Rayrobot, do yourself and your budget a huge favor and buy a new radiator. Please do not be pennywise and dollar dumb.
#10
cooler
Basically what I'm saying here is that the transmission fluid does NOT go to the radiator at all and it just gets routed back to the transmission.
I am doing this as a fix because the tip of the radiator to where it connects broke off.
Will my transmission overheat without the line going to the radiator?
Automatic transmission btw.
I am doing this as a fix because the tip of the radiator to where it connects broke off.
Will my transmission overheat without the line going to the radiator?
Automatic transmission btw.
#11
Just a general question since we are talking about auto transmissions and coolers. Is it wise to buy the 403 hayden cooler in the fall and winter time as temps are a little cooler, with the risk of possibly over cooling the fluid? Basically is there a change running the added cooler in the cold or cool temps? To the op, salvage yard radiators will run you about $50 or if you find someone selling their car for parts you.prob can get One for Less than that, I got One for my 3rd gen máx for about $20 from a guy selling his car for parts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
James92SE
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
142
01-02-2024 09:23 AM
hez8813
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11
03-12-2020 12:06 AM
boomerbrian
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
6
10-31-2018 10:25 AM
RWCreative
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
9
09-21-2015 11:01 AM