Remote transmission filter on cooler lines?
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Screaming Metal
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Yes you can. A lot of people don't change their trans fluid and filter because its so messy, then they forget about it, then after a few years, well, you know the drill.
So, if you'd pull your pan, put in a drain plug, new pan filter, and since you have a oil cooler, why not install a spin-on trans filter? I Love mine, because when I change my filter on my motor, I change the spin-on that goes to my trans also. When you want to change your fluid, use that drain plug! That spin on will catch shit that the bottom pan filter won't think about catching.
Just think, whens the last really technical auto trans. filter update been? WHEN? Oh, thay haven't changed much the past 40 years, have they? Does your motor have a torque converter? If so, do you have a trans temp gauge? On a good stout motor that has a slippery converter behind it, your putting alot of heat into that oil/fluid. The #1 cause of trans. failure is heat. Trans fluid breaks down, does not mix well with water, and doesn't have a long service life.
Spin on filters keep your trans clean, the extra surface area helps cool, and that drain pan plug allows you to drain the fluid before the stuff gets old and stail. A win-win situation.
But go ahead and take a bath in that trans fluid every other year, put alot of undue wear and tear on those trans pan bolts. ( I have studs in mine). I think that the chrome housing and the Tech-ness of it adds to the look of our little cars.
I know the blown big inch 6 cyl. makes my trans sighs relief everytime I change it ( that spin on filter), because I'm putting out some brutal torque, when that trans is cold, its getting hammered, bigtime.
Just a little something to talk about. Do you need it? Probably not. But I do. If you have a mild street setup, you can get by with changing your filter every few years. How often do you drive your T? How many miles?
Think of it like this, if there was a pan filter in the oilpan on your motor, does it not make sense to use the spin on filter to keep you oil clean? Why not do the same with your trans? That old trans. pan filter is old tech, I'm looking for the trans folks putting spin-ons before too long anyway.
The Newer Beetles the last 10 years or so, you know they don't have a dipstick on the trans? No way to add oil, is there? The shop has to right? Hum, makes you wonder. A lot of people don't know that the trans. even has filters. What I'm trying to say is since you have to drain your fluid every so often, why not make it easy on yourself, get a good spinon filter, to keep your fluid clean, then when you have to drain it, you got a plug in your pan.
What ever you want to do....
So, if you'd pull your pan, put in a drain plug, new pan filter, and since you have a oil cooler, why not install a spin-on trans filter? I Love mine, because when I change my filter on my motor, I change the spin-on that goes to my trans also. When you want to change your fluid, use that drain plug! That spin on will catch shit that the bottom pan filter won't think about catching.
Just think, whens the last really technical auto trans. filter update been? WHEN? Oh, thay haven't changed much the past 40 years, have they? Does your motor have a torque converter? If so, do you have a trans temp gauge? On a good stout motor that has a slippery converter behind it, your putting alot of heat into that oil/fluid. The #1 cause of trans. failure is heat. Trans fluid breaks down, does not mix well with water, and doesn't have a long service life.
Spin on filters keep your trans clean, the extra surface area helps cool, and that drain pan plug allows you to drain the fluid before the stuff gets old and stail. A win-win situation.
But go ahead and take a bath in that trans fluid every other year, put alot of undue wear and tear on those trans pan bolts. ( I have studs in mine). I think that the chrome housing and the Tech-ness of it adds to the look of our little cars.
I know the blown big inch 6 cyl. makes my trans sighs relief everytime I change it ( that spin on filter), because I'm putting out some brutal torque, when that trans is cold, its getting hammered, bigtime.
Just a little something to talk about. Do you need it? Probably not. But I do. If you have a mild street setup, you can get by with changing your filter every few years. How often do you drive your T? How many miles?
Think of it like this, if there was a pan filter in the oilpan on your motor, does it not make sense to use the spin on filter to keep you oil clean? Why not do the same with your trans? That old trans. pan filter is old tech, I'm looking for the trans folks putting spin-ons before too long anyway.
The Newer Beetles the last 10 years or so, you know they don't have a dipstick on the trans? No way to add oil, is there? The shop has to right? Hum, makes you wonder. A lot of people don't know that the trans. even has filters. What I'm trying to say is since you have to drain your fluid every so often, why not make it easy on yourself, get a good spinon filter, to keep your fluid clean, then when you have to drain it, you got a plug in your pan.
What ever you want to do....
Rogers23T
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Great post Metal!!!, I have only this to say I would definatly use a cooler, temp is your enemy when it comes to transmissions. And definatly get a "Trans Temp" gauge! As for the filter... cool idea but not sure if its practical? Helps keep the fluid cleaner but won't stop the fluid's break down. IMO of course....
Screaming Metal
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Well, it won't keep the fluid from wearing out, but if you put a deep sump pan on there, with a drain plug, you can change that fluid every other year, and just change your spin-on to keep things clean. The more fluid, the cooler it'll run....
I run a spin-on filter/remote cooler on my motor, then I have a Mallory spin-on fuel filter, then I have the trans cooler/spin-on filter, but I have a little room on my firewall with a I-6.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-13090/
I run a spin-on filter/remote cooler on my motor, then I have a Mallory spin-on fuel filter, then I have the trans cooler/spin-on filter, but I have a little room on my firewall with a I-6.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-13090/
Wild Mango
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Get a half dozen of those silver dollar sized rare earth magnets and racer tape 'em on the outside of the filter can. Keep the magnetic fines from gear wear out of circulation before they cause abrasive mischief on bushes and ball and roller raceways. I put 'em on the engine oil filters too, as well as sticking smaller ones over the oil drain holes in the heads of the SBC's. Amazing what they pick up.
Keeper
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Yup, I have a bunch of these sitting around, they are damn strong. Now if I could just get them out of the holders they are glued to!
Screaming Metal
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And for those who are worried about your trans being too cool, you can always mount a inline thermostat for your trans. They also make inline filters that are basically inline fuel filters made for your trans. lines, also, for the folks that don't like the big bulky spin-ons.
Screaming Metal
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You can go as big or as small as you want, theres about 8 diff. mfg.'s of these....I have used these for years.....if your low budget, get a housing from Fram, B&M, Trans-dapt. and plumb it up yourself....
Screaming Metal
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Well, in a automatic, too cool is comfortably touching cool. All a automatic is is a big hydraulic pump with some valves in it. Ideal temp would be about 160 to 200 degrees. Thats the reason why your stock cooler in run thru your radiator, to get your trans up to temp faster....
Screaming Metal
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Well, a trans that runs too cool has more wear on its clutches, it'll slip a little more, the hydraulic fluid won't lubricate as well, shift points will not be as precise....
another thing, the motor operating at one temp., and a big honkin hydraulic pump attached to the rear of it....its best to have things all operating at one temperature range. Overheating your motor also shortens the life of your transmission....
another thing, the motor operating at one temp., and a big honkin hydraulic pump attached to the rear of it....its best to have things all operating at one temperature range. Overheating your motor also shortens the life of your transmission....
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