Bombsquads 05 Denali build..... sorta

[Bombsquad85]

150 is fine. Even up to 180 I'd say is fine. You don't need to worry on temp until you're up around or over 200, imo.

Yes, that's the piece you need. Worked great for me.

Ok thanks. I just dont have a separate vehicle to use if the trans dies. Plus I'm working on buying a house this summer so yea....

 

[Rocket Man]

My transmission makes me so nervous. I see my temp gauge go to 150 and I read somewhere the trans should be around 110-120 preferably. It got me thinking I should upgrade the trans cooler.

I also worry all the time that the trans will grenade on me randomly lol

I have all the supplies to do the trans flush and filter change I just never find the motivation to do it.

I might buy this piece here to facilitate the flush.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EPRCAC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I wouldn’t worry, 150 is normal. And it shouldn’t grenade unless you’re launching full throttle from a stop in 4wd all the time. I mean, I was doing that with around 500 horses lol. Something was bound to give.

 

[adventurenali92]

150 is normal operation temps on the dock cooler. A bigger aftermarket cooler is a great option though.

 

[Bombsquad85]

150 is normal operation temps on the dock cooler. A bigger aftermarket cooler is a great option though.

I'm looking into it. I figure if I'm going to flush the system mind as well put a new cooler in there too to protect the tranny

 

[Rocket Man]

I'm looking into it. I figure if I'm going to flush the system mind as well put a new cooler in there too to protect the tranny

If you do, the consensus is the Tru Cool 40k is the best choice hands down.

 

[Bombsquad85]

If you do, the consensus is the Tru Cool 40k is the best choice hands down.

I was thinking this one. Since it's more in my price range

https://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Autom...BHP5MSVPHND&psc=1&refRID=AW6WMTFY1BHP5MSVPHND

 

[Rocket Man]

I don’t see a BTU rating for that one, might look into that. I see a gvwr rating but that doesn’t tell you how much it cools. Tru Cool lists both on their website. I’m sure that one’s better than stock since the stocker is real small though. There’s smaller Trucools too for closer to that price.

 

[adventurenali92]

If you do, the consensus is the Tru Cool 40k is the best choice hands down.

Trucool is the way to go! I have the 40k unit on my truck and I love it! It fit pretty easy one truck with just minor modification to mount it up.

 

[Bombsquad85]

I don’t see a BTU rating for that one, might look into that. I see a gvwr rating but that doesn’t tell you how much it cools. Tru Cool lists both on their website. I’m sure that one’s better than stock since the stocker is real small though. There’s smaller Trucools too for closer to that price.

I see I wouldn't even know what to look for for BTU. I just want better cooling

 

[Rocket Man]

I see I wouldn't even know what to look for for BTU. I just want better cooling

I’m sure that Hayden would work fine, like I said the stock one is so small that I don’t see how it helps much.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Ugh. So I'm servicing my transmission. I got the old fluid out. Cleaned the pan went to install everything and found out I ordered the wrong filter.

I'll snap some pics of my set up for anyone who gives a shit lol

 

[Rocket Man]

Ugh. So I'm servicing my transmission. I got the old fluid out. Cleaned the pan went to install everything and found out I ordered the wrong filter.

I'll snap some pics of my set up for anyone who gives a shit lol

We care. Did you get a deep filter instead of the regular or something like that?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ugh. So I'm servicing my transmission. I got the old fluid out. Cleaned the pan went to install everything and found out I ordered the wrong filter.

I'll snap some pics of my set up for anyone who gives a shit lol

That sux. Local parts place doesn't have it in stock? Messy job, did it to my van. Which fluid did you get again?

 

[Bombsquad85]

That sux. Local parts place doesn't have it in stock? Messy job, did it to my van. Which fluid did you get again?

Got the right filter. Autozone had it in stock.

I used valvoline fluid to push the old stuff off then filled it with ac delco fluid.

Side note. I think this retainer broke. I had to zip tie this part in place or the truck wouldn't go into park. Does anyone know how to fix this and what is involved?
I have no clue how this broke (I did use a pry bar to move the bracket out of the way but I never pulled this clip.

 

[Bombsquad85]

We care. Did you get a deep filter instead of the regular or something like that?

Opposite. Amazone told me I needed a shallow filter but I needed a deep.

I got a fitting off of Amazon and connected it to the top left (if you're looking at the engine) side of the radiator. Ran the line into a 5 gallon bucket then started the truck with my remote start. Once it started to bubble and gurgle I stopped it.

Then I jacked the truck up. Removed all 16 bolts (had to pry the shift bracket back a little) I did NOT have to drop the exhaust. Once the pan was off I drained the rest of the fluid in the pan into the bucket.

Then I cleaned the pan and magnet along with gasket mating surface.

I then placed the gasket on the pan put all 16 bolts in to hold the gasket. Then carefully aligned the pan. Bolted it up.

I then ran the 2 gallons of Valvoline through the transmission via the dipstick tube while the other hose was still con6to the radiator into the bucket. I did so until the fluid was bright red.

Then I topped it off with the ac delco.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Just as I finished I realized the transmission wouldn't go into park That's when I saw that the shift cable was not being held in place by that retaining clip. So I rigged up some zip ties to hold it in place until I can figure out how to fix it for good.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Ugh I wreak of transmission fluid

 

[Rocket Man]

Ugh I wreak of transmission fluid

It’s not a good smell at all.

 

[Bombsquad85]

It’s not a good smell at all.

Nope. Doesnt help that I spilled some on my sneakers

 

[Bombsquad85]

So my wife got a new cricut machine to make stickers. Tonight she made me some GMC stickers to pit on my z71 centercaps to cover up the Chevy logo

I'll get installed pictures tomorrow