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I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS with Automatic CVT Transmission. My OEM transmission cooler became corroded and was leaking ATF everywhere, so I need to have it replaced.
There are some aftermarket ones (Hayden specifically) that seem like they will work with the car and are far less expensive (around $60-70). https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck[ID]=0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=USD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=1dhhj9hkc4m64cst1gmt8d0c02
Can anyone speak for or against the Hayden one or recommend another?
Is there anyone that would recommend purchasing the far more expensive OEM one over aftermarket for any reasons (such as bad past experience?)
Keep in mind the car has 133k miles so I'd like the cheaper and more realistic alternative.
If you can get the cooler and do the install very well, then no reason why it shouldn't work.
I cannot speak for the brand personally. With that price its worth it to give it a shot. As long as you do keep regular maintenance and inspections on your vehicle, IE) Regular fluid changes and under vehicle inspections.
My Trans oil cooler became corroded and started leaking. I noticed the location is right in from of the Drivers side front tired. How stupid! I laughed at the price of a new one for 372 Dollars (Why? so this happens again and again). I bought the Hayden # 678 for 52.00 dollars at ROCK AUTO. There's not much fluid in the OEM trans cooler when you take it off, just keep a drain pan underneath. I had to take the front Bumper off to do this job (there are youtube videos fyi), since I took the bumper off I did a Coolant Change and a Transmission change while I was at it. Just take your time slowly taking off the rubber hoses and clamps, don't rush because you don't want to bend where the hoses attach. The way I mounted my Hayden #678 I had more than enough hose and I snugged the clamps. When I started the car I just kept tightening the clamps until the fluid stopped leaking and tightened the clamp just a little more, you don't have to crank on them. I think it took me almost 2 hours because I took my time and I switched the hoses from, "underneath for certain reasons" instead of taking the battery and battery holder off. Please view the photos below. Thanks.
Transmission Oil Cooler Location on 2009 Lancer GTS
Cooler Oil Hoses Connect to Fittings
Last edited by 09LancerGts1; Jul 11, 2015 at 12:34 PM.
My Trans oil cooler became corroded and started leaking. I noticed the location is right in from of the Drivers side front tired. How stupid! I laughed at the price of a new one for 372 Dollars (Why? so this happens again and again). I bought the Hayden # 678 for 52.00 dollars at ROCK AUTO. There's not much fluid in the OEM trans cooler when you take it off, just keep a drain pan underneath. I had to take the front Bumper off to do this job (there are youtube videos fyi), since I took the bumper off I did a Coolant Change and a Transmission change while I was at it. Just take your time slowly taking off the rubber hoses and clamps, don't rush because you don't want to bend where the hoses attach. The way I mounted my Hayden #678 I had more than enough hose and I snugged the clamps. When I started the car I just kept tightening the clamps until the fluid stopped leaking and tightened the clamp just a little more, you don't have to crank on them. I think it took me almost 2 hours because I took my time and I switched the hoses from, "underneath for certain reasons" instead of taking the battery and battery holder off. Please view the photos below. Thanks.
Transmission Oil Cooler Location on 2009 Lancer GTS
Cooler Oil Hoses Connect to Fittings
The hayden is a radiator only right? Where do I get the actual oil assembly to change out from my 09 lancer es? I would prefer a cheaper alternative than OEM.
My Trans oil cooler became corroded and started leaking. I noticed the location is right in from of the Drivers side front tired. How stupid! I laughed at the price of a new one for 372 Dollars (Why? so this happens again and again). I bought the Hayden # 678 for 52.00 dollars at ROCK AUTO. There's not much fluid in the OEM trans cooler when you take it off, just keep a drain pan underneath. I had to take the front Bumper off to do this job (there are youtube videos fyi), since I took the bumper off I did a Coolant Change and a Transmission change while I was at it. Just take your time slowly taking off the rubber hoses and clamps, don't rush because you don't want to bend where the hoses attach. The way I mounted my Hayden #678 I had more than enough hose and I snugged the clamps. When I started the car I just kept tightening the clamps until the fluid stopped leaking and tightened the clamp just a little more, you don't have to crank on them. I think it took me almost 2 hours because I took my time and I switched the hoses from, "underneath for certain reasons" instead of taking the battery and battery holder off. Please view the photos below. Thanks.
Transmission Oil Cooler Location on 2009 Lancer GTS
Cooler Oil Hoses Connect to Fittings
The hayden is a radiator only right? Where do I get the actual oil assembly to change out from my 09 lancer es? I would prefer a cheaper alternative than OEM.
I had replaced my Tranny cooler with an aftermarket a few months ago, my car went in for service and after it came out there was a severe leak coming from the return hose as if someone attacked it with a knife. So replacing the hose made my scratch my head at first because i had no idea on how to access the upper part of the hose, so i just started stripping things apart and finding my way.
I found the best way to do so was to remove the batttery and the battery holders, then the piece of metal below the plastic that sticks out (not sure what its called but it has 4 bolts to remove with 12mm heads) so i did that, and the job was straight forward from there and now no leaks!
this is the quickest way to replace a line in my opinion, so hope this post helps
I had replaced my Tranny cooler with an aftermarket a few months ago, my car went in for service and after it came out there was a severe leak coming from the return hose as if someone attacked it with a knife. So replacing the hose made my scratch my head at first because i had no idea on how to access the upper part of the hose, so i just started stripping things apart and finding my way.
I found the best way to do so was to remove the batttery and the battery holders, then the piece of metal below the plastic that sticks out (not sure what its called but it has 4 bolts to remove with 12mm heads) so i did that, and the job was straight forward from there and now no leaks!
this is the quickest way to replace a line in my opinion, so hope this post helps
Hey there im having CVT heat up while on the track, I have an 09 Lancer ES, wanted to install a radiator, none the less I dont know which one to install because someone toldme that I could lose pressure,
im thinking about something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Truck-Car-Hi...xW4iO~&vxp=mtr
Have a question, a friend of mine built an aluminum plate that basically eliminates the radiador lines and only has the holes to put the tranny cooler on them, what is the drawback of eliminating those coolant lines?
08 GTS new Transmission Cooler
