Bypass transmission fluid cooler?

**Brisben** · 28-07-2008, 11:43 AM

Would you do it do get you around in the short term ??

Mine has spat all the coolant out and I believe it is damaged, the oil section is fine, but need to get home, bypassing it would seal up the coolant again, but not sure what damage I may cause?

Any suggestions.

**intensem1** · 28-07-2008, 12:33 PM

If a 1977 GLS auto box fits, ive got 1 in my shed!

No idea on bypassing it tho.

**Brisben** · 28-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by intensem1

If a 1977 GLS auto box fits, ive got 1 in my shed!

No idea on bypassing it tho.

Mate I have bypassed it and the leak has stopped so tells me it is the automatic transmission fluid cooler.

Has your still got the cooler on it mate ?

It is about 12mm by 15mm, and has two hose outlets and is fixed onto the bellhousing by two bolts ?

**smithy010** · 28-07-2008, 12:59 PM

12mmx 15mm is a pretty small oil cooler!

**Brisben** · 28-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by smithy010

12mmx 15mm is a pretty small oil cooler!

sorry CM !

**Golf Loon** · 28-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

**Brisben** · 28-07-2008, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

Thanks matey, I have solution to get me home.

Now All I need is for you to get me a new or second hand one sir

**Brisben** · 28-07-2008, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

Bypassing it will get you home.
If you driveit like that too long, the transmission wont be cooling and could be damaged.

How long is too long mate, roughly speaking, I driver her for an hour twice a day max.

I am struggling to locate the part I need, but need to get to work in the mean-time, however do not want to create more damage...