External trans filter installed. New pics!
10-21-2012, 09:42 PM
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External trans filter installed. New pics! I have been wanting to do this for awhile now. X11 Nut's install provoked me to finally do it LOL.. I was going to go to the track, but it rained out and my helment expired
I installed the filter bracket on the frame rail with a screw and JB weld, and ran the hoses under the frame.
Ditch the 180 fittings, and use some 90 degree ones instead
I used foam to protect the hoses from the curved portion of the frame (not pictured)
Install was pretty easy. The feed line was cut and plumbed into the oil filter bracket inlet marked "IN", and the line that goes into the upper portion of the radiator went into the outlet port marked "out".The hardest part of the job was cleaning up the mess.
I installed the filter bracket on the frame rail with a screw and JB weld, and ran the hoses under the frame.
Ditch the 180 fittings, and use some 90 degree ones instead
I used foam to protect the hoses from the curved portion of the frame (not pictured)
Install was pretty easy. The feed line was cut and plumbed into the oil filter bracket inlet marked "IN", and the line that goes into the upper portion of the radiator went into the outlet port marked "out".The hardest part of the job was cleaning up the mess.
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10-21-2012, 10:20 PM
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Nice install. I will have to add this to my todo list once I get a new trans, which I actually think will be sooner than later.
Not to thread jack, but is a common symptom of a failing trans a noise that's sounds similiar to a rod knock in 3rd at 30 mph with very little throttle applied. I'm thinking something to do with the TC trying to lock/unlock.
Not to thread jack, but is a common symptom of a failing trans a noise that's sounds similiar to a rod knock in 3rd at 30 mph with very little throttle applied. I'm thinking something to do with the TC trying to lock/unlock.
10-22-2012, 01:37 PM
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Nice install. I will have to add this to my todo list once I get a new trans, which I actually think will be sooner than later.
Not to thread jack, but is a common symptom of a failing trans a noise that's sounds similiar to a rod knock in 3rd at 30 mph with very little throttle applied. I'm thinking something to do with the TC trying to lock/unlock.
Not to thread jack, but is a common symptom of a failing trans a noise that's sounds similiar to a rod knock in 3rd at 30 mph with very little throttle applied. I'm thinking something to do with the TC trying to lock/unlock.
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10-22-2012, 01:45 PM
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If I end up keeping the car (which it seems I will), I'd like to change the trans fluid/filter in the very near future, and I'd like to add this along with a shift kit. How often should this filter be replaced? Can it be replaced with a filter from a parts store, or is there something special about it that requires it to be the Derale filter?
10-22-2012, 01:56 PM
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DOD is turned on for the time being. I'm hoping when I get my PCM/tcm tuned from keving he will be able to turn it off for me. Guess ill bring it to the stealership to see what they say. I need to talk to them about my oil loss between oil changes as well lol. Might as well use the remainder of warranty before there's a turbo sitting under the hood and they laugh when I bring it in.
10-22-2012, 02:15 PM
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If I end up keeping the car (which it seems I will), I'd like to change the trans fluid/filter in the very near future, and I'd like to add this along with a shift kit. How often should this filter be replaced? Can it be replaced with a filter from a parts store, or is there something special about it that requires it to be the Derale filter?
The instuctions said to change the filter every 30K miles.
The filter will protect the trans from clogging the radaitor and cooler if the trans blows, and it will also reduce front pump, and torque converter debris from going back into the transmission.
Is it really needed? It's hard to say.. I feel that is better safe then sorry.
I will be adding the GM magnets next week.
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10-22-2012, 02:16 PM
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DOD is turned on for the time being. I'm hoping when I get my PCM/tcm tuned from keving he will be able to turn it off for me. Guess ill bring it to the stealership to see what they say. I need to talk to them about my oil loss between oil changes as well lol. Might as well use the remainder of warranty before there's a turbo sitting under the hood and they laugh when I bring it in.
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10-22-2012, 06:57 PM
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You and x11 nut might have motivated me to look into this. I need to change the fluid soon, so I'm looking at the extra magnets too. I'm taking it that you plumbed the filter before the cooler?
10-22-2012, 07:05 PM
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Well good thing you pointed me in the right direction because I was looking through threads about transmission failures/noises. I would have never guessed it was DOD.
Maybe ill bring it in anyway, and hope they start throwing new parts at it to fix the "problem"
Thanks again
Maybe ill bring it in anyway, and hope they start throwing new parts at it to fix the "problem"
Thanks again
10-22-2012, 09:07 PM
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After reviewing this thread, and looking at the pics, I have decided to install some 90* fittings and ditch the 180's. I am also going to use different hose clamps.
10-22-2012, 09:11 PM
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The kit was 46.95 from summit, and I ended up adding a quart of fluid.
In fact; I think you could build a kit for much cheaper!
The fluid goes from the trans into the filter.
10-24-2012, 12:10 AM
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I installed some 90* fittings today, and mounted the filter bracket with all three screws.
The filter must add some extra cooling, because I couldn't get the trans hotter then
148* I used blue hose for all return connections now, so the trans cooler was redone as well. I have a snake pit of hose's under my car!
I used PST paste on the 180* fittings and the bastards started leaking. I woke up to a puddle of oil this morning. I used tuff stuff gasket maker on the the new fittings. NOT A DROP NOW. The new clamps are bulky but bite much harder, and the won't rip the hose when torqued.
I can pull this bad boy off in about 10 mins flat now. The lower air dam was all busted up, so I took sections of it out.
No more hitting curbs, or scraping when going up/down inclines.
The filter must add some extra cooling, because I couldn't get the trans hotter then
148* I used blue hose for all return connections now, so the trans cooler was redone as well. I have a snake pit of hose's under my car!
I used PST paste on the 180* fittings and the bastards started leaking. I woke up to a puddle of oil this morning. I used tuff stuff gasket maker on the the new fittings. NOT A DROP NOW. The new clamps are bulky but bite much harder, and the won't rip the hose when torqued.
I can pull this bad boy off in about 10 mins flat now. The lower air dam was all busted up, so I took sections of it out.
No more hitting curbs, or scraping when going up/down inclines.
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04-24-2013, 08:30 PM
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David I see you mounted your trans cooler the exact same way I did. My plastic under carriage piece would not go back on after I did that. Did you put yours on? Is is bad to leave it off?
04-24-2013, 10:08 PM
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Three questions for David-
Does the cooler have threaded fittings or are they hose barbs?
Got a part # and brand?
Does the filter housing have to be mounted like you have it or can you turn it say 90 deg? I'm sure its messier at filter change time but I wonder if it would help with the hose routing?
Thanx!
Does the cooler have threaded fittings or are they hose barbs?
Got a part # and brand?
Does the filter housing have to be mounted like you have it or can you turn it say 90 deg? I'm sure its messier at filter change time but I wonder if it would help with the hose routing?
Thanx!
04-24-2013, 11:27 PM
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Three questions for David-
Does the cooler have threaded fittings or are they hose barbs?
Got a part # and brand?
Does the filter housing have to be mounted like you have it or can you turn it say 90 deg? I'm sure its messier at filter change time but I wonder if it would help with the hose routing?
Thanx!
Does the cooler have threaded fittings or are they hose barbs?
Got a part # and brand?
Does the filter housing have to be mounted like you have it or can you turn it say 90 deg? I'm sure its messier at filter change time but I wonder if it would help with the hose routing?
Thanx!
