routier1642
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- 2005 Adventra LX6
After many delays, I finally fitted a transmission cooler to my VZ Adventra LX6.
Wow! Big difference in engine temperature.
It now runs cooler generally, heats up more slowly, and cools more rapidly.
I know this because I monitor the temperature using DashCommand to interpret the OBD-II signal from the ECU.
No more going over 100 when at rest after a hard run uphill.
No more getting hot in stop-start traffic.
This is an upgrade I would recommend to any Adventra 6 owner, whether you do any towing/heavy hauling or not.
The transmission is driven hard in the Alloytec Adventras, and it contributes a major amount of heat to the cooling load.
I regard this as a fix.
On the recommendation of OzNick, I installed the PWR VZ kit (Part No: PWO6690 – VZ V6 & V8 Commodore Transmission Cooler Kit inc Brackets).
Thanks to OzNick, who also provided installation advice, though I think my install worked out a little differently.
It didn't quite fit the Adventra out of the box - I had to
- remove 1 of the 2 existing brackets (the driver's side one)
- install the 2 supplied new brackets (drill 3 holes - one bracket has to go in an entirely new position))
- use the remaining original bracket to support the cooling loop (or whatever that thing is called)
- move the ambient air sensor out of the way of the cooler
But it was well worth it. Really pleased with the results.
I can publish photos if anyone is interested.
Wow! Big difference in engine temperature.
It now runs cooler generally, heats up more slowly, and cools more rapidly.
I know this because I monitor the temperature using DashCommand to interpret the OBD-II signal from the ECU.
No more going over 100 when at rest after a hard run uphill.
No more getting hot in stop-start traffic.
This is an upgrade I would recommend to any Adventra 6 owner, whether you do any towing/heavy hauling or not.
The transmission is driven hard in the Alloytec Adventras, and it contributes a major amount of heat to the cooling load.
I regard this as a fix.
On the recommendation of OzNick, I installed the PWR VZ kit (Part No: PWO6690 – VZ V6 & V8 Commodore Transmission Cooler Kit inc Brackets).
Thanks to OzNick, who also provided installation advice, though I think my install worked out a little differently.
It didn't quite fit the Adventra out of the box - I had to
- remove 1 of the 2 existing brackets (the driver's side one)
- install the 2 supplied new brackets (drill 3 holes - one bracket has to go in an entirely new position))
- use the remaining original bracket to support the cooling loop (or whatever that thing is called)
- move the ambient air sensor out of the way of the cooler
But it was well worth it. Really pleased with the results.
I can publish photos if anyone is interested.