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You might want to consider a separate ATF cooler.
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Hey Alex. It would be a good idea to drop the trans oil pan and clean out the gauze filter. full oil change, and you should see a big improvement. Nice truck!Originally posted by alex_00s View PostI picked up some Dexron III ATF fluid as my steering box is gone and has been leaking for quite some time... I've been topping it up with the Dex III, but have now got a recon'ed steering box to be fitted next week
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When I get the recon'ed steering box fitted I've also got a new set of all the filters and oil change planned.
Its going to have a full health check and service to make sure everythings checked, changed and topped up
I believe in looking after my motors and servicing regularily with good products.
I hadnt considered an ATF cooler... when the oil temp light come on in the dash, does that refer to the engine or transmission oil?
I've got an oil cooler ready to fit so can plumb it to either depending on which is in need.Comment
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Originally posted by MWS View Post
Thats very true, so much shrapnel ends up in the oil pan etc... I've got a magnetic sump plug to fit, but will also clean out any current metal fragments that might be in there... you only gotta get a small piece in the gearing and that'll be ££££ to fix!
Thank you all for your advice and comments
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The oil temp light is for the transmission.
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Originally posted by Tankerman View PostThe oil temp light is for the transmission.
Thank you, so I want to rig up the oil cooler to that thenComment
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Or maybe find out why the light is coming on in the first place?Eat.Sleep.Surf.Repeat.Comment
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Yes, the warning light is for the trans. The auto box is basically the same as an LS400 box. this may help ( Don't know if the part number for the strainer is the same, though. Ask Vince. ).
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...anschange.html" Time wounds all heels ".Comment
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Originally posted by shokenore View Post
It only comes on coz I'm driving for about 2hrs solidly at 70-80mph and I'm carrying some serious weight...
Its to be expected, but I want to have a cooling solution.Comment
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Perhaps slim-fast might be the answerOriginally posted by alex_00s View PostIt only comes on coz I'm driving for about 2hrs solidly at 70-80mph and I'm carrying some serious weight...
Its to be expected, but I want to have a cooling solution.
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I've put my truck in 2day for a recon'ed steering box and replacement front diff. After that it shouldnt need any major jobs done.
If anyone needs work done, the guy I use near me is superb and for what he does, doesnt charge a lot and if anything tries to save you money also!
RCBS 4x4 Specialist
32A Brownfields
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 1AN
T: 01707 339 712
What he doesnt know about 4x4's isnt worth knowing! They've got a couple rally 4x4s they take out to Dakar and do rallys in Wales and Scotland too.Comment
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I find that under those circumstances my ATF temp is at its lowest. After 55 mph you are in tranny lock up and should not be generating so much heat.Originally posted by alex_00s View PostIt only comes on coz I'm driving for about 2hrs solidly at 70-80mph and I'm carrying some serious weight...
Its to be expected, but I want to have a cooling solution.
It gets much hotter when towing on A roads and constantly shifting up and downСви можемоComment
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It might be related to my steering box which leaks alot of fluid...
Once thats replaced and the fluid level stays full it may cure the problem. I'll hold off fitting the ATF oil cooler until I see that warning light again post-new box
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Hi and welcome!Originally posted by alex_00s View PostIt might be related to my steering box which leaks alot of fluid...
Once thats replaced and the fluid level stays full it may cure the problem. I'll hold off fitting the ATF oil cooler until I see that warning light again post-new box
How are the steering box leaking and the ATF temperature related?
Cheers
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