Transmission Cooler & Gauge Install *lots of pics* - Page 2

midfat · 04-18-2008, 03:39 PM

Love the write up. I chose the same spot for my Jeep tranny temp gauge. I used the B&M gauge and hit the chrome surround with some textured dark grey crinkle paint. This really helped integrate the gauge into the overall look of the existing interior. I also hit the galvanized mounting brackets for the cooler with flat black paint to make it a little less in-your-face. Check out the pics.

**Magus2727** · 04-18-2008, 03:52 PM

so what reasons would there be to not put the gauge there?

midfat · 04-18-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 88XJSport

Nice. Although it seems the shifter would be in your line of sight with the shifter in 2HI...

The 4WD gear selector is definitly in the way, but I can still read the numbers. Also, I use mine most when I'm off-road crawling around the desert -- when I'm usually in 4H or 4L. In that case, it's a clean line of sight.

jeepnatv4life · 04-21-2008, 06:31 PM

Anyone have pix with the gauge probe into the line???

**_Kyle_** · 04-25-2008, 02:19 PM

Very nice write up. I found this while looking for information on the subject for when I do my install at the end of May. I might also do a temp gauge just so I know what's going on - especially since now I know of one that fits the interior looks of my ZJ. However, did you ever put a resistor in there to make the bulb dimmer? I just did this in physics, maybe I could actually find the right size to make it look match....or I can be lazy and guess/check.

**Jason, aka: Jeepin.com** · 04-25-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepnatv4life

Anyone have pix with the gauge probe into the line???

Here's mine:

From http://jeepin.com/features/tranny_temp_gauge/

lost honda pro · 04-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Sorry for the delay guys, I've been really busy drinking myself silly now that classes are over.

Yes, the gauge is mostly blocked in 2HI, but I have no reason to be concerned with trans temps in 2HI, so it's not an issue.

No, I do not yet have pics of the T-fitting, and I know I've told several of you I'd have em up, and I'm sorry, but it'll prob happen tomorrow or Monday. I used a galvanized 3/8" T I think, and the supplied Autometer probe fits in there with one of the supplied adapters.

As for the resistor idea in line with the gauge, no, I didn't think of it, but it's not a bad idea. I'd actually rather make everything else brighter, as these OE gauges are pretty dim...

And in case I didn't mention this on page 1, I did take much of my design from Jason's writeup, and he deserves props for having the 'original' writeup done, though I did end up mounting my T in the soft line and I didn't want to flush the entire trans for debris.

Updates soon to come, thanks again for all the compliments.

jeepme95 · 05-20-2008, 11:34 AM

How about your emgine temps, have they changed at all using that big of a cooler.

dcorn · 05-20-2008, 01:48 PM

Really wish I had some black spray paint around when I did my install. Can't see the upper brackets, but the lower one sticks out pretty well. Catches my eye every time I look at the front of my XJ. Too much of a pain to take off and paint, but I guess I can do it whenever I get a new front bumper.

lost honda pro · 05-20-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepme95

How about your emgine temps, have they changed at all using that big of a cooler.

Yes. I had originally mounted it in front of the mechanical fan, but that blocked WAY too much air. It's now mid-grill, and while it does run hotter, it isn't excessive. It will, however, overheat if you idle with the A/C on for more than 15 min. I'm planning on dropping in a 3 row all metal unit soon.

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Originally Posted by dcorn

Really wish I had some black spray paint around when I did my install. Can't see the upper brackets, but the lower one sticks out pretty well. Catches my eye every time I look at the front of my XJ. Too much of a pain to take off and paint, but I guess I can do it whenever I get a new front bumper.

I agree, my lower bracket is also a bit of an eyesore.

jeepme95 · 05-20-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lost honda pro

Yes. I had originally mounted it in front of the mechanical fan, but that blocked WAY too much air. It's now mid-grill, and while it does run hotter, it isn't excessive. It will, however, overheat if you idle with the A/C on for more than 15 min. I'm planning on dropping in a 3 row all metal unit soon..

Good to know, thanks.

**Jason, aka: Jeepin.com** · 05-20-2008, 03:28 PM

FWIW, I've got mine mounted directly in front of the mech fan and haven't seen any problems yet. The reason I mounted it there was because that section of the grille would always have constant airflow.

My engine runs slightly warmer than before, but still not really over 210*, and I attribute that to the fact that I bypassed the radiator, so it's no longer using the transmission fluid as a heat sink anymore.

jeepme95 · 05-20-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason, aka: Jeepin.com

FWIW, I've got mine mounted directly in front of the mech fan and haven't seen any problems yet. The reason I mounted it there was because that section of the grille would always have constant airflow.

My engine runs slightly warmer than before, but still not really over 210*, and I attribute that to the fact that I bypassed the radiator, so it's no longer using the transmission fluid as a heat sink anymore.

Thanks Jason. I was hoping you where going to chime in on this.

**Jason, aka: Jeepin.com** · 05-20-2008, 04:39 PM

Also, I guess it should be noted that I'm running a 3-core radiator.

XJChris98 · 05-20-2008, 04:53 PM

I mounted mine in the same place as well. Just used a digital gauge rather than a mechanical.

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