[VAC] Re: Xmission Coolers and other durability issues

["Carol and Oliver Filippi" <ofilippi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joy,

Now for a little secret.

Locate a very knowledgeable (and patient) Ford dealer parts man.

He can go through his parts documents (or computer) and tell you exactly
which (if any) transmission coolers are part of a towing package or power
train package.  He can also tell you if there are several different capacity
coolers and which one(s) will fit your vehicle. [ In some cases, the
additional coolers are dealer installed option and come in kit form.] I
would go for the biggest one.

Ford, Chevrolet , and Chrysler (Mopar) have special catalogs of heavy
duty/off road/ or "Racing parts and equipment" which a dealer can order for
you.  These are almost always better quality or better engineered than most
aftermarket accessories.  Putting a genuine Ford heavy duty transmission
cooler designed for an off road racer should do the job if it will fit.
Once again, ask your parts man.

Good luck,

Oliver Filippi