Transmission cooler

Either Auto Gearbox specialists, or Radiator places.

Try KB AUtos in Berwick Melb, they have them, or Seaford Radiators, in Seaford.

There is a standard transmission cooler in the radiator which I have been assured will be sufficient. I DON"T BELIEVE them.

The last Auto Transmission guy I spoke to confimed it's existence this but also was reluctant to add an additional cooler because of the lack of space.

I will be sending it in for a check and flush before summer and watch what happens before I do the cooler thingy.

What do you call hot, mine goes to vertical in winter under long and heavy loads and just over that in summer.

My first and last caravan tow this month still only went vertical. What does yours do.

Yes you have a trans cooler as standard (intergrated into the radiator) most modern auto cars do. As your car is an import consider this to be undersized for our climate. Aftermarket coolers are available at most parts suppliers (Repco, Super Cheap Auto etc etc...) and if you like DIY they are not difficult to fit. They are available in various shapes and sizes so finding one to fit infront of your radiator ( or anywhere else a cool supply of air is accessible) should be easy.

Something else to consider is that these cars are prone to running quite hot even in manual form, if you continue to suffer excessive engine temps you may want to consider other cooling system modifications. On Toyota Surfs (2.4 turbo) fitting bigger radiators is common, as are head modifications. I've also heard of fitting the oz spec engine head (must have a bigger water jacket?? not sure)

Jimmy
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I installed a separate transmission cooler that sits on the bull-bar (yes, out in full view) so as to remove the extra heat from the radiator.
There's no room any where behind the grill or any where else (maybe someone else has a good idea) and I didn't want it directly in front of the radiator.
I have already upgraded to a 3 row radiator core to get the engine cooler.
The tranny cooling system runs on quite low pressure so ordinary hose clamps are fine.
I bought a Ford one (black aluminium) from a wrecker and it seems to work OK (not that I can really tell).
My tranny temp light came on once towing my boat trailer along the beach at high tide coming back from Double Is point some time ago so that was enough for me and I fitted one as soon as I could.
Just be sure to seal off the original system that runs through the radiator so as not to get crud through the pipe-work for if you want to go back to standard.
I'm not sure that the tranny cooler will not do a whole lot for the engine temp as a lot of Terranos seem to have that characteristic.
The bigger radiator seemed to stop the Temp gauge going ballistic but it still climbs well into the "high" range when the going gets tough.
I've just learned to live with it
Cheers
OskarMrs Oskar on Big Red

Jimmy
Did you get my email with the photos?

I got a copy of the Nissan TD series engine manual in the mail today from Russell and I see what you mean about the sub-radiator. Interesting but I wonder where it goes.
If only we could get manuals for the rest of the car.
Have you got an English version of the fuse box designations??
If you want one I can email one to you. I work with a Japanese lady who translated mine.
Cheers
OskarThe real oskar