Tranny Flush Before or After BM Cooler Install

[omegatek]

I'm getting ready to order the B&M 70264 Transmission Cooler but I have a quick question. Should I flush the tranny BEFORE or AFTER I install the BM Tranny Cooler?

Thanks

 

[weekendclimber]

I flushed mine after I installed the cooler. My thinking was that if the cooler increased/decreased the amount of fluid needed, I would then know and could compensate accordingly.

 

[Jagerzel]

Doesn't really matter but I'd do it afterwards due to the fact you will lose a lil fluid from disconnecting lines and also you won't run fresh expensive fluid through possibly rusty radiator. Don't forget to connect some spare hose to in/out nipples of bottom of radiator in case bottom it ever gives out so you won't lose radiator fluid. Also i would get replacement front grill lock clips before the project because they always seem to break. Line the hole you put the hose through with spare hose to prevent rubbing and possible cutting.

 

[weekendclimber]

Doesn't really matter but I'd do it afterwards due to the fact you will lose a lil fluid from disconnecting lines and also you won't run fresh expensive fluid through possibly rusty radiator. Don't forget to connect some spare hose to in/out nipples of bottom of radiator in case bottom it ever gives out so you won't lose radiator fluid. Also i would get replacement front grill lock clips before the project because they always seem to break. Line the hole you put the hose through with spare hose to prevent rubbing and possible cutting.

x2 all of this :tea:

 

[omegatek]

Doesn't really matter but I'd do it afterwards due to the fact you will lose a lil fluid from disconnecting lines and also you won't run fresh expensive fluid through possibly rusty radiator. Don't forget to connect some spare hose to in/out nipples of bottom of radiator in case bottom it ever gives out so you won't lose radiator fluid. Also i would get replacement front grill lock clips before the project because they always seem to break. Line the hole you put the hose through with spare hose to prevent rubbing and possible cutting.

Thanks, great tip and advice. Looking forward to installing it this upcoming weekend. This forum is the best! :bravo:

 

[LeeMajors]

Line the hole you put the hose through with spare hose to prevent rubbing and possible cutting.

The stock hoses I cut off had sleeves (heat shield?) on them that fit the transmission hose perfectly. I just slid those onto the replacement hoses and pushed them up to the A/C access through the frame for some reinforcement.