Torque convertor install questions
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Torque convertor install questions
ok, i went to the shop, here is the q's there mechanic asked me:
where is the ideal mount location for the tranny cooler? he was thinking on the front left side, but he said he might have to drill holes to make it fit???
does the starter have to be removed? if so, where is it?
gosh i thought this was gonna be easy. is there anyone that he could just talk to that can give him some answers? im not gonna do this till he's ready
where is the ideal mount location for the tranny cooler? he was thinking on the front left side, but he said he might have to drill holes to make it fit???
does the starter have to be removed? if so, where is it?
gosh i thought this was gonna be easy. is there anyone that he could just talk to that can give him some answers? im not gonna do this till he's ready
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Originally Posted by koreanpers
ok, i went to the shop, here is the q's there mechanic asked me:
where is the ideal mount location for the tranny cooler? he was thinking on the front left side, but he said he might have to drill holes to make it fit???
does the starter have to be removed? if so, where is it?
gosh i thought this was gonna be easy. is there anyone that he could just talk to that can give him some answers? im not gonna do this till he's ready
where is the ideal mount location for the tranny cooler? he was thinking on the front left side, but he said he might have to drill holes to make it fit???
does the starter have to be removed? if so, where is it?
gosh i thought this was gonna be easy. is there anyone that he could just talk to that can give him some answers? im not gonna do this till he's ready
the starter stays put no need to touch it ...it is under the intake manifold ..hidden
its pretty easy and they come with directions
i mounted mine in front of the AC condenser
look 400dgrz(SP) threads he had one put in and wrote soemthing uop about it
These posts should help you out. Some tranny coolers mount with plastic /nylon strips that pust thru the condenser and radiator fins. This way you don't have to screw anything in to the radiator or supports. I have a 430 and used a Hayden cooler. I put mine on the right side (passenger side) the same side as 400DGRZ, I believe he has a 400.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=tranny+cooler
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=tranny+cooler
Last edited by GILLEXUS; Apr 27, 2005 at 07:33 PM.
drill holes?! damn does he know what he's doing?
most people they just put it in front of the radiator, on the pessenger side, coz' of all the lines. but the right position should be on teh driver side, right in front of the ac condensor. but it's harder to do from what i heard. i will relocate it when i do my water pump and timing belt i think
most people they just put it in front of the radiator, on the pessenger side, coz' of all the lines. but the right position should be on teh driver side, right in front of the ac condensor. but it's harder to do from what i heard. i will relocate it when i do my water pump and timing belt i think
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yea, im really starting to doubt this place. i got referred to another tranny shop, so im gonna call them on monday. man the q's this place was asking me...i was like wtf? im bringing it to you to do...not for u to ask me how to do it 
lol. i ordered my tc from steve 2day...so its coming soon. o man...i cant hardly wait!!!!
lol. i ordered my tc from steve 2day...so its coming soon. o man...i cant hardly wait!!!!
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Originally Posted by koreanpers
yea, im really starting to doubt this place. i got referred to another tranny shop, so im gonna call them on monday. man the q's this place was asking me...i was like wtf? im bringing it to you to do...not for u to ask me how to do it lol. i ordered my tc from steve 2day...so its coming soon. o man...i cant hardly wait!!!!
lol. i ordered my tc from steve 2day...so its coming soon. o man...i cant hardly wait!!!!and yes, you never expect your mechanic to ask you questions like that. that shows how they are going to work on your car @_@
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yea i know. well, i got 2 other places that i was referred to. so i think i should be in good hands now.
btw, does anyone have any idea of an average install cost? i was quoted around 400-450
btw, does anyone have any idea of an average install cost? i was quoted around 400-450
Originally Posted by koreanpers
yea i know. well, i got 2 other places that i was referred to. so i think i should be in good hands now.
btw, does anyone have any idea of an average install cost? i was quoted around 400-450
btw, does anyone have any idea of an average install cost? i was quoted around 400-450
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ok, cool. i called him again and confirmed. so it will be 440 and that includes the tc install and tranny flush and fill. however, i think he will add on for the tranny cooler install. plus i am getting those intrax sway bars...so i think i will have him do those too o man, im soooooooooo excited. just anticipating my first drive w/ the tc AND sway bars. 
o man, im soooooooooo excited. just anticipating my first drive w/ the tc AND sway bars.
Originally Posted by koreanpers
ok, cool. i called him again and confirmed. so it will be 440 and that includes the tc install and tranny flush and fill. however, i think he will add on for the tranny cooler install. plus i am getting those intrax sway bars...so i think i will have him do those too o man, im soooooooooo excited. just anticipating my first drive w/ the tc AND sway bars.
o man, im soooooooooo excited. just anticipating my first drive w/ the tc AND sway bars.
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o man, im sooo ready for this. i think its gonna get installed next week im gonna take vids of before and after the mod. just for the others that are sitting on the fence..like i have been for the past year
im gonna take vids of before and after the mod. just for the others that are sitting on the fence..like i have been for the past year
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Originally Posted by koreanpers
o man, im sooo ready for this. i think its gonna get installed next week im gonna take vids of before and after the mod. just for the others that are sitting on the fence..like i have been for the past year
im gonna take vids of before and after the mod. just for the others that are sitting on the fence..like i have been for the past year
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