Still got the anti-drainback check valve in the hot line where it meets the radiator? If so, rip that monkey out of there and replace it with just a straight line. I believe there's a write-up in the FAQ/DIY section about that.

 

Have you removed the check valve in the cooler line yet? Might be restricting flow.....

 

alright thanks guys I will rip that sucker out and see if that doesn't fix it.

 

i would add a tranny cooler and do away with the one in the radiator. depends on where you live but for me it was much better to just have a good big aftermarket one

 

Holy cow, I out-ninja'd HeyYou! Must be time for a celebratory beverage!

 

I'm slow today.... Must be low blood sugar......

 

Make it two of those celebratory bevereages! You wno't get another chance until next year!

 

Might be longer than that, but bottoms up just the same! Call it... four... five? Druck it, I'm funked. I might even have another, though typing is hard enough already. Done wore the paint off of my backspace key just getting this far.

 

so time to update you guys on my issue. I took the check valve out and drove to the gym this morning (a little over 30 miles). Nothing happened on the way there, so I was very happy. However, about 5 miles from home on the way back, O/D Off light came on, but the trans temp light never did. Any suggestions now? Also, I have an issue with my radiator where I can't keep it full. If I fill it up, it leaks at the top where the plastic and metal crimp together. However, it hasn't been leaking at the level it is now and it is about 1-1/2" to 2" from the radiator cap. Didn't know if this could have anything to do with it.

 

It's still overheating. Overdrive is locked out something like five or ten degrees before the Trans Temp light comes on.

If your engine is running hot, the heat might be coming from the radiator as the engine heats its cooling system from which the energy is conductively coupled to the transmission cooler. But if the engine isn't overheating, then you've probably still got a restriction in the ATF cooling system.

I wouldn't suspect the pump, as it would likely manifest itself in a much grander fashion.