Hayden 697 Transmission Cooler - Fasteners

[06SubLegTx]

Hello,

 

I am going to install this cooler on my car. My question is this. Do the plastic fasteners work well?  Ever come loose?  Damage to either radiator or AC Condenser Coils in front of the Radiator?

 

I want to do the same thing that this guy did.

 

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Transmission Oil Cooling.pdf

[matt167]

They are known to damage fins.

[Olnick]

I would never put those plastic ties through the condenser or radiator fins.  When I installed an ATF cooler on my wife's Maxima I built a simple frame of small aluminum angle stock to keep it well clear of the fins.  Worked great (and looked good too!) 

[Bushwick]

I would never put those plastic ties through the condenser or radiator fins.  When I installed an ATF cooler on my wife's Maxima I built a simple frame of small aluminum angle stock to keep it well clear of the fins.  Worked great (and looked good too!) 

 

I was going to say the same thing. You can buy aluminum strips (think of a yard ruler)  or even L brackets at places like Lowes for under $10. They are long enough you can actually mount the cooler basically where you want, meaning you don't have to try and stack it onto the radiator or AC condenser, etc. As long as it has some flow, it'll be fine.

 

Also, some cars like mid 90's Lincoln Mark VIII cam with a power steering cooler and small fan. Fan was thermo controlled, but would fit perfect on your cooler, and allow for better mounting options.