Here are some pics of the 2nd gen cooler I installed this morning.

My sub frame didn't have threads in it, so I drilled a 7.5 mm hole through the back of the frame and used a bolt & nut to hold it instead.

I also used cable ties to stop it moving around.

The cooler pipes are 3/8, my car's are 5/16, so I used 3/8 hose and two clamps at the car end to stop it leaking.

I've marked the transmission return pipe in this one.

you installed a 2nd gen tranny cooler into a 3rd gen?

why not just install a 3rd gen cooler?

you installed a 2nd gen tranny cooler into a 3rd gen?

why not just install a 3rd gen cooler?
3rd gen cooler is in the bottom of the radiator

3rd gen cooler is in the bottom of the radiator

oh ok thanks for that.

oh ok thanks for that.
he hasn't said but im guessing he has bypassed his stock one for the 2nd gen one so that the tanny oil doesn't get as hot from the engine coolant

he hasn't said but im guessing he has bypassed his stock one for the 2nd gen one so that the tanny oil doesn't get as hot from the engine coolant
From the look of it it is in series with the stock cooler which would be a wise option if he does alot of towing.
Running it without using the stock cooler, like I have, is good if you want to keep the temps down but will still operate better than stock with the occational tow or spirited hill driving or track/drag days.

It is in series: oil goes through 3rd gen radiator cooler and then the 2nd gen one out front.

Transmission oil is way hotter (approx 140°C) than coolant (approx 110°C), so running it through the radiator tank does cool it, a bit.

I'll be towing a 1200 kg Jayco Eagle camper around Australia for 5 months next year, so I wanted some extra protection for the transmission.

From the look of the pictures it looks pretty robust and thought out, however if you going to travel accross aus I would recommend changing the 3/8 hose to a 5/16 as then the risk of the hose popping off will be greatly reduced. due to the size of the hose such a trip with all the pounding and vibrations may loosen the clamps regardless of how tight, too tight will may damage and failure.
Also the zip ties probably won't last so it may be an idea to somehow secure it a bit more, you won't want it rub and cause damage to the fins on both radiator and cooler.
My old man learned this from experience as he does lots of traveling for work and covers on average 80-90,000kays a year.

Thanks!

I don't think I can use 5/8 hose - it really didn't look like it would fit onto the cooler pipes.

I put some split garden hose on the corners of the cooler where it touched the front bumper, and an extra cable tie too. I'll take some of them with me on the road next year. Our camper is an "on road" one, so we won't be doing much off the bitumen (except in the Pilbara).

I'll definitely keep an eye on it. We don't head off until April, so I'll have an idea of how it's going by then.

As you can see I used split electrical conduit to protect the hoses, so they shouldn't wear.

PS how often does your Dad change cars????

PS how often does your Dad change cars????
He gets a new company car each year, dont think like it much but he gets the business so really their not complaininglol

Good stuff, exactly what I've done except different mounting location.