Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]

Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]

$396.00
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Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]
  • Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]
  • Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]
  • Close-up of a vehicle transmission assembly with hoses and mounting hardware, undercarriage view
  • Close-up of blue coolant hoses with brass fittings connected to aluminum radiator or heat exchanger
  • Close-up of vehicle undercarriage showing installed transmission cooler lines and suspension parts
  • Underside of vehicle showing fuel lines, filter, wiring, and metal chassis components
  • Underside of a vehicle showing installed aluminum transmission cooler and blue braided hoses
Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]
Automatic Transaxle External Cooler Kit [Vanagon]
Product: GVW-AT-COOLER
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Restock ETA: We do not have an ETA for this item at this time.
Wrench Rating: Requires a full tool set and broad mechanical knowledge.
$396.00

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Add this state-of-the-art thermostatically-controlled automatic transmission oil cooler to your Vanagon, and stop worrying about the expensive, no longer available, prone-to-failure factory oil cooler.

Read: Automatic Transaxle Failures in Vanagons: Prevention

Why install this kit?
• Eliminate a no-longer-available and failure-prone part of your Vanagon cooling system
• No more danger of your ATF and coolant mixing
• No more need for periodic replacements of factory oil cooler ($$$)

The GoWesty Cooler Kit is a complete and well-designed kit that works. There are other cooler "kits" on the market that are not thoroughly thought-out and are unlikely to actually work (or work well). Instructions included. Please click here to find out what sets the GoWesty kit apart from the competition.

Product note: The oil pump inside all Vanagon automatic transaxles is not completely silent, and it is not the same in all transaxles, either. it is not uncommon for this mostly inaudible noise inside your transaxle to be amplified by the external cooler kit. The actual vibration inside the transaxle is not being increased, and it does not indicate any damage to your transaxle. In most cases, the noise will only be present when cold and at very low speeds, and it is virtually inaudible at driving speeds.
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Eric B.

excellent instructions so it worked great

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thomas t.

I like the cooler it was a pretty straightforward install. Just kind of curious about the ticking sound I hear since the install

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Ralf S.

All good

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David S.

Second one we’ve purchased! First one went in our weekender and this one is destined for our westy. Great product!

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Michael K.
Weekend warrior

When you complete an upgrade and your first thought is “why did I wait so long to do this?!”, you know it’s a good product. I take twice the amount of time because of my OCD with torque specs and still was able to complete this in six hours. Strong recommendation for this product - 400 miles after upgrade and no leaks.

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Phil D.
Dearmed a ticking time bomb

Separating the coolant and trans fluid from it's corroding heat exchanger, gives me such peace of mind.

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Robert S.
Reassuring

Reassuring to know my radiator fluid will not go into my automatic transmission.

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Jay B.
Best option

My mechanic told me about this kit and said the original is a ticking time bomb and should replace asap.

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Erik T.
So far, so good!

Such a relief to have the separated transmission oil cooler.

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Robert K.
Appears to work great

I bought a used one online, but it appears to be working great and installed very nicely

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Ryan B.
My tranny is so cool

Works just like it should

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Ralph C.
Good kit.

Fits good and works good. Would buy again.

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Richard F.
GoWesty transmission oil cooler

Great purchase. Fits beautifully and the instructions were very helpful