Trailhead 4x4 will have oil cooler and transmission lines run with a new fitting on the hoses designed to fit the factory coolers. I'll be getting a set to add a factory oil cooler to my 04 DII.

https://www.trailhead4x4.com/services

 

 

That looks good, but it's expensive.
The pancake adapter isn't needed either.
Just 2 lines with correct fittings on each end, and a cooler with whatever brackets to mount it.
B&M makes a nice trans cooler for around $70, and I've used them before.
Just need to buy hoses and fittings.
I just wanted to make sure I could piece something together cheaper than any kits that may be available, so that's what I'll do.
Thanks for the link.

 

 

Hi Sixpack

All oil cooling is always well worthwhile. Use a 4.0 or 4.6 V8 (whatever your engine size) designed oil cooler with correctly sized braided flex hoses (easier to use) and alu or steel adaptors. I'm not too clued up about the oil ports available on the V8 but if none use a suitable sandwich plate to fit the oil filter and housing. It's better to over size the oil cooler than under size and preferably incorporate a stat or stat valve into the cooler to ensure it doesn't over cool the oil, cold oil wears down engines rapidly.

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Mocul is good kit to use.

 

There could be space behind the Passenger Headlight for a fanned unit.

I also wish I knew the nomenclature for the stock fittings, size etc. I don't have a clue as to the fittings.

Just went out and measured around the area below the A/C Condenser/Fan, and it looks like the Derale Atomic Cooler would fit easily. COuld pint it underneath the truck and blow the air out that way.

I may be ordering that. If anyone has a resource on oil fitting and the proper construction of lines I would love to see it. Also, what kind of plug goes into the stock holes.

 

The front cover has 3 ports with plugs in them.
One above the filter is where I have a threaded adapter, and the oil pressure guage sensor plugs in there.
There is another port above that one, and another on the bottom, near the filter. Those 2 just need fittings for hoses threaded in, and that's where the cooler goes.
The pancake adapter is because most vehicle don't have factory ports to connect an oil cooler to that are already there.
Those adapters are an expensive part, and really add to the kit's total cost.
The lines and fittings themselves will vary based on brand and style, which can make a big difference in cost as well.

 

I'll measure and see which fittings it needs later, that's not a problem.

I also wouldn't put it in front of the radiator, as the condensor, trans cooler, and fan are blocking enough of the radiator as is.

Where ever the cooler goes, it needs air flow, and it'll be putting off heat, so it doesn't need to be too close to anything it could heat up or melt.

I wonder if any 99-02 D2's had an oil cooler AND a trans cooler?
My 04 has just the trans cooler.

 

 

I'm not sure either, as I haven't really looked or measured anything yet.