4L80e extra filtration unit?
Greetings:
Is there a recommended tranny filter mod that places a second, external filter on the frame rail on the passenger side? It looks like a regular oil filter unit, screws on to a base.
I'd like to know if I should just remove it from the system? The body of the filter is leaking and a lot of my fluid is on the ground. I can't get the filter to unscrew from the mounting base.
If I remove this filter setup I'm fairly certain I'm going to have to buy some new lines to route to the radiator cooling. What is the recommended cooling and line solution and should I get one of those in-line thermostats to regulate flow while the tranny fluid heats up? I didn't look, but is there a separate little radiator for the tranny like for the engine oil cooler?
Thanks much.
Dave
A diesel novitiate
'94 Suburban 6.5L C2500, AT, 191K miles, no radio.
Was a Bio-diesel conversion, reverted by 2nd owner (Me=3rd). Came with: Facet Posi-Flo LP, K&N Air, Detroit Diesel (DD) 8.2L fuel filter base w/Napa 3122 (no water separation).
My mods: New PMD w/6' Ext & Relocation (Accurate Diesel). New DD Fuel Filtration: Baldwin FB1301 base, BF781 Filter as primary.
'91 Chevy ½ ton, 5.7L 4x4 gasser, ext cab & short bed. No mods…just replacement parts & great tires!