RE: Trans Temp

From: brad k (brad70_98@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Jul 07 2002 - 21:08:53 EDT


I went driving again today and the outside temp was
about 80 degrees. The trans temp sayed at 180 for
awhile and then slowly crept back up to just over 200.

I just put a transgo shift kit in and a deep sump pan.
I adjusted the TV cable also based on the FSM. I guess
I'll get a gauge and check the pressure just to
make sure it's OK. I though I would get the Check
Engine light for high pressure since I didn't solder
in the resistor with the trango. But it hasn't
appeared which has me a little worried.

A cooler will also be on the way!

--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
>
> Totally correct....and when you run higher HP/TQ
> (and also with a higher
> performance TQ converter)...you'll definitely need a
> trans-cooler to
> help keep the temp down. Average temp is about
> 180-200 depending on
> overall conditions (weather, traffic, driver, etc.).
> With the Mopar
> deep-sump pan and a small cooler, we were able to
> keep a Jeep ('98
> GC/LE) at 168 degrees.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On
> Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 9:18 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Trans Temp
>
>
>
> Automatic transmissions generate large amounts of
> heat and are totally
> dependant on the transmission fluid for cooling.
> When the fluid
> temperature exceeds 200°F the fluid deteriorates
> rapidly, diminishing
> its ability to lubricate and cool critical valves,
> springs, seals and
> other internal components, leading to premature
> failure and costly
> repairs. Over 90% of all automatic transmission
> failures are caused by
> overheating. A 20° drop in fluid temperature can
> double the life of the
> transmission!
>
> For the longest life try and keep your transmission
> fluid temps to no
> more than 185ºF.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
>
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On
> Behalf Of brad k
> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 7:58 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net;
> dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Trans Temp
>
>
>
>
> I only drove it for 15-20 minutes this afternoon in
> the heat and it seemed to level off at 210. Took
> awhile
> to get there though. Does that sound normal?
>
> I'm thinking of putting on a trans cooler anyway.
>
> Brad K.
>
>
> --- Donald Mallett <mallett@prepaidlegal.com> wrote:
> >
> > I wish I could remember numbers better. My temp
> > gauge is not working. I
> > think its a bad gound some where. Its on my list
> of
> > things to do. But your
> > question might have just moved it a lot closer to
> > the top. What kind of
> > temps are you getting?
> >
> >
> >
>
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> -*
> > Don Mallett
> > Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+
> > http://Geocities.com/maldbnsf/
> >
>
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> > *-------------Straight home & no playing in the
> > puddles!-------------*
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > For those of you with trans temp gauges, what
> temp
> > > are you usually running and do you have an trans
> > fluid
> > > cooler?
> > >
> > > I just got my gauge installed and I want to make
> > sure
> > > everything is normal.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Brad K.
> > > 98 Dakota CC 4x4 5.2L
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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