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  1. 18th September 2013, 11:26 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by IanP View Post
    Hi Pedro,

    The 'big fan' is fine, however while fitting the additional cooler (which came with a fan), I thought why not fit the fan and use it IF needed.

    I live in the Dandenong ranges and while towing the van up the hills after being away I have always had to stop along the way and let the transmission cool down at some point - I always err on the side of caution so have set the alarm at 105C rather than risk damaging the auto.

    The additional fan may not be necessary as I haven't towed the van since fitting the additional cooler, but it is there if needed.

    Ian I concur. With my system professionally fitted by the local gurus, I have an auto fan fitted with a manual over-ride (on the advice of a much trusted/ incredibly knowledgeable now retired mechanic) and have yet had to use the manual over-ride in real anger (fan did come on automatically in a long soft sand beach ride), but just knowing its available (along with my ATF temp gauge with alarm) gives me peace of mind.
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  2. 21st September 2013, 10:05 AM #12
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    Sleeping Wood, I took some photos of the Oil Cooler installation which should give you an indication of how I approached it. I have used barbs and clamps instead of crimped or screwed fittings, but that is just my choice as it is easy to rectify any problems if you are in the bush.

    From memory GavinWibrow also has photos of his installation on the site - a good looking installation!

    If you want any further details, let me know.
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  3. 21st September 2013, 10:28 AM #13
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    thats a serious fan,,
    no room on the back of the cooler?
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  4. 21st September 2013, 12:41 PM #14
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    Pedro, unfortunately no room behind the cooler. I have found that in normal driving I do not need the fan as 10% of the transmission fluid goes through the additional cooler via the Derale thermostat.

    I have 'pushed' the Disco hard up steep hills and all temperatures remained 'normal' without the fan being used. I haven't towed the van at this stage but will in the next couple of weeks.
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  5. 21st September 2013, 08:26 PM #15
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    Thanks for the photo's Ian... I fitted the cooler I purchased today... Just plumbed it in series with the original cooler...
    I thought I would aproach this mod in stages... I will now monitor the upgrade of an additional cooler.. (fit a temp gauge to monitor the cooler temp)...if temps are above 100C,.... then look at fitting fan
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