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Code: D13035
Retail:$14.12
Price:$9.99
Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds
Shipping SpecialQuickly and easily install your new transmission cooler without having to go through the hassle of cutting and flaring lines. Fittings are designed to work specifically with your vehicle's radiator.
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Today on our 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, we'll be installing the Derale Transmission Cooler, part number D12906. We'll also be using the Derale Universal Mount Kit, part number D13002 and the GM Radiator Adaptor, part number D13035.Now our truck has had some modifications so the removal of the grill is different than normal, so we will not be showing it. With our grill out of the way, we'll go ahead and test fit the cooler.After finding a good spot for our cooler, using a couple of bolts and nuts we purchased separately, we'll attach the Derale brackets to the cooler. At this point, we want to leave the brackets loose until theyre mounted to the vehicle. We can go ahead and attach the rubber line to the cooler as well using two of the worm clamps. It also may be necessary to use some transmission fluid as lubricant to get the line around the fittings.We can now tighten down the worm clamp securing the rubber line to our cooler.
We will then place our cooler in its location and using a couple of self tapping bolts, we'll mount the cooler braces to the A-brace here on the truck. We'll do this on both sides. We can then tighten the brackets to the cooler. Now our cooler is secure and were ready to run the line. Going around the radiator, we'll pass the line through here to the factory cooler.Next, we'll need to identify the downstream transmission line.
This is the line that the transmission fluid is coming out of the factory transmission cooler in the radiator and heading back towards the transmission. To do this, we'll break torque the vehicle allowing the transmission fluid to warm up. The line that feels cooler is the one we'll be installing our new cooler into. We can then remove the holding device from the radiator and remove our line.Now, we'll take the GM adaptor and install it into the hole we removed the line from and reinsert the holding device. Now we'll determine where to cut our line in half on our new cooler.
Remember when cutting the line in half, youll want to leave enough room so the line doesnt kink. We'll slide the long end of our line onto the GM adapter here at the radiator, after sliding on another worm clamp where we can then tighten it down.We'll take the remaining clamp, slide it on the other line, slide the hose in, and tighten the clamp.Thats it, our transmission cooler is installed. We'll now go ahead and reassemble our truck, putting our grill back in place, as well as the headlights. Now all we need to do is check the fluid level and top it off as needed. We'll also want to make sure that there are no leaks.That completes our install of the Derale Transmission Cooler, part number D12906 in conjunction with the Derale Universal Mount Kit, part number D13002 and the GM Radiator Adaptor, part number D13035 on our 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (13 Customer Reviews)
by: Bob G.06/09/2013
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I received the cooler and Snap-In radiator adapter and thankfully it was sooner than expected. Everything was in order except that the cooler hose was 5/16" ID and the cooler and adapter are 3/8". Since the hose was not long enough (I needed 6ft) I was going to have to purchase hose anyway. Everything works fine on my 2011 Chevy Traverse but unfortunately I neglected to take photos of the installation. However as a note for other Traverse Installers it is necessary to remove the front clip in order to gain access to the radiator. I made my own bracket to hold the cooler and mounted it in front of the AC condenser on the steel bumper which is accessible after the fascia (clip) is removed. I do not like the direct contact with the condenser. The bracket is bolted to the bumper as I drilled and tapped holes for the mounting points. The clip is easy to remove after removing the inner fender guards. The factory manual suggests using a plastic wedge to unsnap the fascia below the headlamps. I used a plastic one that is used for installing glass/window seals. It wasn't a quick install but not too difficult either. A significant part of the time spent involved the design,cutting and welding of the bracket. Thanks, Bob83914
by: Jim02/06/2013
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Needed item. 65199
by: JERRY01/28/2013
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good product, fit as described. 64362
by: Dave C12/10/2012
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This product worked great for two reasons: It snapped perfectly into place after removal of the OEM hose connector (no leaks - by the way) and it eliminates the need to cut the end off of the metal tubing on your stock radiator hose. I would recommend attaching the cooling hose prior to installing the connector since the supplied hose is a very tight fit, I managed to fight with it better in the living room than under the truck.61080
by: Allan11/10/2012
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Followed the on line video instructions and it worked exactly llike they showed.59192
by: Cory C.11/09/2012
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Worked exactly as expected. 59051
by: Gilbert C10/13/2012
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Made the install completely reversible. I don't like cutting stuff up and this adapter avoids that entirely.57165
by: wilbrrr45508/17/2012
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Vendor should offer a 90 degree sweep. But great service from a trusted seller! :]52072
by: greg07/31/2012
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good 50000
by: TJ05/25/2012
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Easy install. No leaks detected after installation of the trans cooler.41702
by: chuck c.03/19/2012
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snaped in with no leaks or problems. 34369
by: arnau13103/02/2012
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AAAA++++ 32998
by: Dwight H02/02/2012
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very well made product great shipping t hanks30844
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