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Default 05 chevy Express 3500 transmission cooler install

05 chevy Express 3500 transmission cooler install
I've looked an can't find a OEM transmision cooler an would like to add one.

Normaley when I install a trans cooler I just bypass the radiator an leave the rad. Ports open however the 3500 has a what I think is a power steering cooler plumbed into the rad. On pass. Side. An a loop of tubing under rad. Core surport.image






I think the4L80 transmission lines are routed to the driver side of rad. Crossing over the engine.

maybe its a good idea to continue to use the rad. an just splice in the cooler to one of the trans lines?
the lines are metal coming out of trans to front of engine then have rubber section (kindof like a power steering line) then metal to the radiator.
Where is a good place to splice in the trans cooler?



I would normaley cut both trans lines in rad an out rad an install the cooler to these lines.

since theres some kindof other cooling lines on the pass. side, How would I plug the rad. Ports? and if this is a power steering cooler is trans. fuild cooling it?

Do the trans.lines that go into the rad. Screw off or are there those redickulous clips hold the lines? If they screw off what size wrench do I need?

Please advise an thanks for any tips.
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