Which is the return line on a th350 transmission?
bottom line
On a GM Turbo 350 transmission the bottom line is the return line and the one to install a transmission cooler on. The top one is the send line.
How do you replace transmission cooler lines in a car?
Attach the new cooler lines to the radiator and the transmission as well as any hangers that they may have been suspended from. Fill the transmission with the manufacturer’s recommended fluid to the proper level indicated in Owner’s Manual. Start the vehicle and check the transmission dipstick to make sure the fluid is at the proper level.
What are the fittings for a transmission cooler?
These fittings are a push fit type that allow for a standard hose clamp to keep the transmission line in place. When it comes to installing an aftermarket trans cooler, barb fittings can be used on the radiator transmission fluid outlet for rubber hose to run to the cooler.
Why are transmission cooler lines made of nylon?
Nylon braided transmission cooler lines, like their name indicates, are rubber lines encased in a protective nylon cover. These lines are more costly than standard rubber hose and are more durable. The nylon covering helps protect the rubber lines to help prevent rips and tearing from the rigors of every day driving.
Where can I install an aftermarket Trans cooler?
When it comes to installing an aftermarket trans cooler, barb fittings can be used on the radiator transmission fluid outlet for rubber hose to run to the cooler. These fittings are very cost effective and are typically only a few dollars at most and comes in packs with multiple fittings.
What are the lines on a transmission cooler?
Barb to Barb – Used to connect two rubber lines together. These fittings are common for when you install a transmission cooler and keep the existing rubber lines on the vehicle. This type of fitting is found on both the transmission and radiator where there is a pre bent transmission line.
What to do if your transmission cooler is bad?
The only way to fix a bad transmission cooler or line is to replace it. Since the factory transmission cooler is typically found within the radiator, this means the whole radiator will have to be replaced as well. If this is the case, it is highly recommended to perform a full coolant flush to ensure no ATF got into the cars cooling system.
Which is better a transmission cooler or air cooler?
A liquid to liquid cooler is far more efficient than an air to liquid cooler. If you overheat the transmission, it will die quickly. Why then add a cooler to the transmission line?? Because the optimal temperature for a transmission is around 160-180 degrees. The radiator is typically at 180 degrees.
When it comes to installing an aftermarket trans cooler, barb fittings can be used on the radiator transmission fluid outlet for rubber hose to run to the cooler. These fittings are very cost effective and are typically only a few dollars at most and comes in packs with multiple fittings.