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Offline JackstandJohnny

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ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« on: October 17, 2010, 10:22:45 PM »
trying to save the tranny for as long as i can.  and figure an additional cooler will never hurt any automatic.

so looking for one to add to a 93 ZJ 4L......... any leads where to land one? cheaper is better...................

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2010, 11:53:11 PM »
Cheap tube and fin tranny coolers can be picked up from Craptire or Wallmart. Lots of different GVW ratings to choose from and under $100. Not cheap enough for your stingy-arse? Go to PNP and grab one from the myriad of 3/4 to 1 ton trucks. Most of the grills are busted and you will have a lot of room to remove them.  Should be a whopping $15 there.

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Offline cLAY

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 09:56:16 AM »
Got mine at PYP.
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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 11:23:31 AM »
will hit PNP asap ;)
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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 12:54:03 PM »
If you plan to wheel it grab two coolers and use one for the Power Steering system.
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Offline Brooneg

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 08:14:54 PM »
the power steering could use a cooler as well?  Had not thought of that.. Johnny I have the dead 93 in my ally.... 5.2, not a 4ltr but the tranny cooler should e similar no?

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2010, 08:20:44 PM »
naw its all good. apparently the jeep has one already................. wonder how they overheated that puppy because there were some shavings in the pan
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Offline Grease Nipple

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2010, 08:38:14 PM »
naw its all good. apparently the jeep has one already................. wonder how they overheated that puppy because there were some shavings in the pan

Shavings or "silt"? You will always have some silt on the magnet (thats why it is there).

Shaving = bad
silt = normal

Shavings does not mean it had a heating problem. lots of other reasons a tranny will fail.

I think you should Sell it, you have had it for way too long. Time for a new project.

Offline Grease Nipple

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2010, 08:40:19 PM »
then again I am no tranny expert, actualy far from it... just mho

anyway kids are sleeping... garage? beer?

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2010, 08:54:54 PM »
yup it was silt
no actual shavings.

beer = good
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Offline raf2379

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2010, 07:40:54 PM »
also for the summmer time get a fan for the cooler that you can turn on and off, in winter you wont need it in summer it's a good idea. which tranny does the ZJ have? the 46RE?
« Last Edit: October 19, 2010, 07:45:47 PM by raf2379 »

Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: ZJ aftermarket tranny cooler
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2010, 09:51:13 PM »
nope, just a lil' 4L so its a 42re.  it does have one, i can see it plumbed in. i didn't think it had one (hence it'd get hot) 

i haven't really driven it much except back from strathmore.  i'm gonna throw insurance on it tomorrow and take it for a good cruise down to okotoks or something.  put my concerns to rest ;)
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