hot trans box

[286bhp]

the transfer box and autobox are getting really hot.i think the tranfer box is probably making the autobox hot.
checked autobox level and is ok.
any suggestions any1 ?

[Albannach]

the transfer box and autobox are getting really hot.i think the tranfer box is probably making the autobox hot.
checked autobox level and is ok.
any suggestions any1 ?

The auto box will get very hot, it's designed to run at about 80 centigrade.

[BioHazard]

where is the autobox cooler on a 3l ............as the 2.4 is in the rad and clogs up with mud when offroaded causing the autobox to over heat and cook the oil


Also how old is the autobox oil it may need renewing

[Apache]

Same place, in the rad. The ATF generally causes overheating of the rad coolant, hence the sddition of ATF coolers before the rad cooler.

Extra cooler takes excess ATF heat out, rad cooler gets ATF temp back to 'roughly' optimum.

[scudmonkey]

the transfer box and autobox are getting really hot.i think the tranfer box is probably making the autobox hot.
checked autobox level and is ok.
any suggestions any1 ?

By the design nature of an autobox, the compression of the fluid during normal operation will cause the atf to get hot. Compressing any medium continuously will generate heat. In addition, the turning of the various gears etc within the box will generate heat. Manual boxes get hot as well so nothing to worry about as long as the fluids in good condition and the cooler is operating as intended.

[286bhp]

where is the autobox cooler on a 3l ............as the 2.4 is in the rad and clogs up with mud when offroaded causing the autobox to over heat and cook the oil


Also how old is the autobox oil it may need renewing

cheers 4 that.
changed fluid and rad after i came off roading last.

[286bhp]

Same place, in the rad. The ATF generally causes overheating of the rad coolant, hence the sddition of ATF coolers before the rad cooler.

Extra cooler takes excess ATF heat out, rad cooler gets ATF temp back to 'roughly' optimum.

sounds like thats the next job..extra cooler. nice 1 apachie.

[Predictable Bob]

There's no need for extra cooling unless you're carrying a serious load or towing over 1400kg.

If you're overheating under normal usage then you've got a problem that needs sorting before you think about adding additional cooling ..........

[KERRSURF]

My truck temps are always spot on, but I noticed towing a 2ton trailer to the clog that engine temps climbed dramatically on a long uphill stretch of motorway, I think my atf may be past it's best but I would def fit an inline cooler if I was doing a lot of towing.