I've got the cooler mounted to the car now. Lines are run to the trans and capped off. It's a huge mystery what lies under the stock cooler on top of the trans because I can't fine a diagram or manual. If anyone has a pic, that would be great. I have no problem removing it and installing the necessary fittings but I want to make sure I'm not going to damage an o-ring or something by removing it.

There's one external line running from the back of the trans, around to the side near the driver's side front tire. It's rubber clamped onto metal and I could potentially tap into it without cutting any factory hoses. Problem is, I don't know what it goes to. Ideally you want the convertor line out. Anyone know what this external line is?

 

Sorry for taking so long dude. I just saw your post tonight. Here is some info that I hope is helpful.

This info is from the 2006 Service Manual.

Below is the basic R&R procedure



Below is a close-up from the illustration above



Below is some more torque values



Below is an illustration showing POSSIBILY the other external line that you mention (with a banjo fitting?)



Below is a close-up from the illustration above (is it item #F that you was interested in ?)



Let me how else I can help !!!

 

That is exactly what I was looking for. You have no idea how much this helps. Thanks!

It looks like I have a few options.

Tap into the hose with the banjo fitting. It looks like it might feed the 3rd gear components... Knowing the issues we have with 3rd gear and insufficient clutch capacity/pressure, it might not be the best idea. Besides, I would rather take the oil coming out of the convertor (the hottest point) which is where the factory cooler gets the oil from.

Looking at the cooler/heater, I would say that's a worst case scenario. If the case were threaded or had barbs it would be a no-brainer. It had to be o-rings lol.

I could make an aluminum plate that takes the place of the stock cooler and would house the o-rings in the correct locations using the stock bolts and have hose barbs threaded into it.

Or I could cut the cooler apart to see if there's anything internally to grap onto. Might have to find a spare to do this to.

Either of the last two options would require disabling the stock cooler/warmer. This would mean getting the external cooler/fan/thermostat combo for extended idle periods or very cold winters. Summit has a great transmission cooler with built in fan and adjustable thermostat for $120. All you do is mount it and hook up the positive and ground wire.

I read that the TL-S has a factory external cooler. It would be pretty convienent if the adaptor bolted up exactly like the regular TLs do but with provisions for an external cooler. Would it be impossible to get a schematic of the TL-S cooler/warmer?

 

My service manual is for 2006. So, no Type S in the book that I got. But, we can use the Parts Detail-Diagram from the dealer. I like "Acura Carland".

Here is the link to the 2007 AT cooler.

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal



Now, things get exciting !!! See above where it says that the hoses connect to "B-5-10" ? Now, see below -

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal



See where the "B-5-10" hoses connect onto ??? Damn, that even looks like a banjo fitting, and is it the same spot as our "F" hose with the banjo fitting ?

I hope this helps.

 

Awesome. The girlfriend is going to hate me now. I know what I'm doing this weekend.

Definately going to install a temp guage to see the changes. To be updated Sunday...

 

Wow, I found something that might interest you.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/184466/21

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167532