Well i have just got the biggest Trans-cooler that i could find and iam going to fit it this weekend. Do the VE's come with a trans cooler from Holden and if so would it just be a case of replacing it out with my new one?.The only thing that looks hard is to identify the oil flow/return line,but i think it would be the coolest line. If anyone has tips on fitting a cooler to a SS, any help would be great. Cheers
dont think they have a trans cooler from factory maybe if someone bought a tow pack from the dealer they might have one,can anyone on here confirm? I think from memory i saw a write up on the ls1 forum at ls1.com.au on how to fit and remove so try that ,apart from that good luck:beer chug:
I understand the highway patrol VE SS's have gMH one fitted and you can buy them and have fitted at dealer.. Certainly was the case in Series 1 VEs.
The radiator is the stock cooler for the tranny. I'm looking at the same thing for my Sportswagon, found out that AC Delco make the kit for the Police Spec model... apparently fits the six as well. If you're local Holden dealer is any good, he might point you in the right direction. The diagram might give you an idea what you're up against, all I'm looking at getting is the pipe assembly and work from there.
if you have located the fluid lines then just add into what is already there. so split one line, doesnt really matter which one and add in new lines out to where the external cooler is going to be fitted. hook it all up and add more tranny fluid then test for leaks. doing it this way means the fluid will go threw both radiator cooler and the external cooler so figuring out which line is which doesnt matter because no matter which line you split and add too the fluid will still go through both coolers
Again for the intellectually challenged. The radiator is the standard trans cooler, they do NOT have a proper trans cooler from factory.
Thanks for the replys guys.I Will have a go at fitting it this weekend and let you know how it goes.It's big aswell 11" X 12 " and good for towing 4,500kg.
fark me i didnt know you use trans coolers as tow bars * insert troll face * haha nah good luck fitting it mate make sure you post pics !
My mistake then. I've seen the lines running to the radiator, but always thought they had their own trans cooler.
Ha ha, i just called up GM motorsport and asked for the the biggest trans cooler they had for a VE SS.They sent me one from Hayden Automotive.On the box it says "Full size motorhome and 5th wheel towing over 10,000bls.(4500KG)"
If towing or driving in 'harsh conditions' it is good policy to install an additional transmission oil cooler. Much cheaper than a re-build of your transmission which, if subjected to frequent high temperatures, will eventually fail (die). The standard transmission fluid cooling arrangement is via a small tank in the bottom of the radiator. Auto Transmission specialist generally recomend that you keep the fluid flowing through the standard cooler in conjunction with the extra cooler as this assists the engine to achieve optimum startup temperature(s) etc. Also, keeping the standard connection in addition to an extra cooler will provide maximum cooling at all times. If you are regularly towing Holden recommend that you servce the vehicle (engine oil, transmission fluid and differential oil) more frequently. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER"KIT"COMMODORE VE | eBay Here's some tips (photos too) of how to go about such installation etc: http://forums.justcommodores.com.au...-1997/203720-vs-aftermarket-trans-cooler.html
