Primate Labs Test Subject - 2007 Tacoma - codename: Silverback

[tx_shooter]

I am curious to see how well the fan controls the trans temps. Looks good though.

 

[Silverback]

Well I have a slight drip from the cooler. Apparently I didn't get one of the fittings as tight as required. I am waiting for it to all cool down and I'll pull it and fix it.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Is it all barbed fittings?

 

[Silverback]

Yes, out of the cooler there is a temp sensor for fan control but after that its all barbed fittings. I didn't have the fitting going into the temp sensor tight enough and its mounted down low and hard to get wrenches on so I pulled it out. Tightened it all up. Seems to have worked.

 

[Silverback]

Spoke too soon... Fuck

 

[Silverback]

The fucking culprit... God damn temp sensor is leaking out the side. POS

 

[Silverback]

Look ma no leaks! Also no temp sensor to control the fan. Time to call Jegs.

 

[Silverback]

Actually... I may be able to fix this sensor. Seems the small brass piece threads into the aluminum housing and it was backed out about 1/4 turn. I think if I can make it stay put once its tightened in it won't leak. But I'm losing patience so I'll fuck with it later.

Edit: I used some red loctite and threaded it in nice and tight. Letting it setup now. I doubt I'll install it today though unless I get a boost of "give a fucks".

 

[Anathollo]

@Silverback Any updated on this? Can you post part #'s too? I'm interested in doing this in the future. I never thought of adding a fan to the tranny cooler but it's a damn good idea.

 

[Silverback]

No real updates. Its been running very cool (maxes out at 180) and I haven't finished wiring up the fan on the cooler. I plan to do that this weekend. But just the cooler alone is enough for 99% if the time is my guess.

I will look up the part number when I get home. I can't seem to locate it.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Which Derale cooler is that? 13950 possibly?

 

[Silverback]

Exactly right Chris. I had just taken a photo of the box when I read your post. That't it! Just make sure that stupid little sending units screwed in tight.

Also, after mine was installed I painted the silver frame satin black using some chassis and rollbar paint from VHT. Not as noticeable through the grill any more.

Fucking thing won't rotate!

 

[Silverback]

So an update to the temps. Today it was pretty warm out.. mid 90's I'd guess. I drove around for about an hour and a half in stop and go traffic. On the way to the house after all was said and the temp gauge was at 150.

 

[Silverback]

Oh and another minor update. The PIAA horns are fucking awesome. HIGHLY recommended. Fuck those Hella ricey POS. Only thing I don't care for is the chrome label on the front of each. I'll eventually peal that off or paint it.

Amazon.com: PIAA 85115 Superior Bass Horn: Automotive

 

[Anathollo]

Thanks, I added it to my "to-buy list" when I have some free funds.

 

[Silverback]

Honestly knowing what I know now... I would skip the one with a fan and just get the larger cooler.

 

[Anathollo]

Honestly knowing what I know now... I would skip the one with a fan and just get the larger cooler.

Link to the cooler? That way I get the right one

 

[Silverback]

Derale 13950 | Buy Derale Atomic-Cool Remote Oil/Trans Coolers at JEGS

 

[Silverback]

You'll want some extra band clamps as well.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Excellent. That is the cooler that I ordered along with another 100 bucks of fittings and hose. Hopefully it keeps things cool on the red truck.