Installing a factory transmission cooler + Stat + Magnefine - Page 5

CNGBiFuel · Aug 14th, 2021, 10:33

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Had to smile when he asked what it was - the box had OPIE OILS printed all over it

Ah bless. It's become hip to have a 'mental-health', and anything brings one on. We must get one. Making him think as well could be 'damaging'.

You might find your hydraulics supplier has it cheaper too, but you may have some very odd threads or proprietary fittings they simply can't source. That's the case with the 5-speed.

RollingThunder · Aug 15th, 2021, 11:11

Thanks CNG. I'm hoping that the quick connect fittings are a standard size... It'd certainly make life easier.

CNGBiFuel · Aug 24th, 2021, 11:17

One BIG draw for fitting the stat is your ATF level. If you've done this you'll know fluid level is pretty critical to proper running. I've already posted the proper sequence - see piccy. Post 19. It's awkward.

The accurate way to set this is at 80-85° - not easy to get teh box to stay at 80-85° for a proper level. Whereas level, too low or too high, and you'll see flaring. The stat holds ATF 85° all day long, which is also the temp the dipstick wants. Getting the level spot-on is thus easy.

Maybe not a big enough reason for a stat in itself, but be minded. A stat makes fluid level very easy to do. Else it's a faff.

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RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks CNG. I'm hoping that the quick connect fittings are a standard size... It'd certainly make life easier. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

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CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	One BIG draw for fitting the stat is your ATF level. If you've done this you'll know fluid level is pretty critical to proper running. I've already posted the proper sequence - see piccy. Post 19. It's awkward. The accurate way to set this is at 80-85° - not easy to get teh box to stay at 80-85° for a proper level. Whereas level, too low or too high, and you'll see flaring. The stat holds ATF 85° all day long, which is also the temp the dipstick wants. Getting the level spot-on is thus easy. Maybe not a big enough reason for a stat in itself, but be minded. A stat makes fluid level very easy to do. Else it's a faff. __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl*dy blah."] Last edited by CNGBiFuel; Aug 24th, 2021 at 14:14.*

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