Thread: TD5 Auto Cooler Upgrade

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Will look into the possibility of offering a kit...

Will advise.

Mike,

Im thinking I just need to divert part of my pay your way....

OK.. Looks like I need to pull some of the front off my Disco and take some pics

Will hopefully be able to snap a few shots this weekend coming...

Mike, Id also appreciate some measurements of the P38 transmission cooler. Having had a scout around, there are a heap of aftermarket oil coolers, fitted with either AN or NPT threads available. Reputable brands to, like B&M for example.

I seem to recall someone saying they got a P38 cooler for $250. (I could be wrong, its late), but a new B&M kit, including hoses, is around $200.00.
Seems rated to 200psi....just not sure how it compares in size...and of course, how I would mount it.

Same for Derale coolers from the US. COmplete with hoses, electric fan (reversible), for about 380.00

I think I found it!....how do I mount this sucker?! Might have to upgrade the front shocks a little...Flotech Kallt Heat Exchange - Oil Coolers

Dug up an old thread.

I ripped the end of my cooler trying to get the stupid factory lines off. I think I am going to get some screw on ones made for the new cooler before I fit them.

It has been suggested that I could just connect the old hoses with some hose and clamps while I hunt down the replacement. I won't be towing but will be crossing over the Mountains from Port to Tamworth and Back this week. Considering the fluid is new and will be draining it a bit when I find my replacement do you think this would do any damage? My only thought is will it go into Limp mode when the temp senser doesn't have anything to plug into?

how did you all go with your P38 coolers?

I am also thinking about upgrading the trranny to the HP24 internals in the near future.

Cheers

Matt

Also just had a look on the Rave disc. the P38 looks huge. where do you connect the Tranny fluid temp sensor?

CYA

Matt

Originally Posted by mattg

Also just had a look on the Rave disc. the P38 looks huge. where do you connect the Tranny fluid temp sensor?

CYA

Matt

Matt,
you need to use a P38 sensor it screws onto one of the end tanks (reads the temp of the metal does not touch the oil) & has the same harness conection.

Originally Posted by Disco W.A

Matt,
you need to use a P38 sensor it screws onto one of the end tanks (reads the temp of the metal does not touch the oil) & has the same harness conection.

Neat.

I have seen a couple different ones. What is the model P38 that you use? as in Engine size? do they go in and out the same end?

cheers

Matt