Dorman 918-233 Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Compatible with Select Dodge Models

There are a few minor differences in this part vs. OEM but it bolted right in and only required a bit of fine tuning of the supply return lines. I would assume there are always some variations from truck to truck when working on these. You will need a quick disconnect tool to get the lines off the truck, along with some basic mechanic tools and knowledge. I found removing the splash shield and disconnecting the lines at the frame rail, then removing the A/C condenser and intercooler and intercooler discharge tube was required.I recommend replacing the oil supply and return lines if the quick connects are leaking, as far as I could tell no one offers these other than MOPAR and they are expensive. As a cheaper alternative you could get 1/2 ID trans cooler line and 8 clamps, with some lube and a bit of effort the trans cooler line will go over the ridge that the quick disconnect was engaged on, then you can clamp the lines above and below the ridge. if done correctly this should be leak free and won't blow the hose off the lines (the clamp above the ridge will hold it in place, the one below will seal the line). If done incorrectly you'll be stuck on the side of the road until you can reconnect the line and replace the 10 or so litres of fluid that will have been dumped overboard.

It was a pain to install but still holds true

Would be 5 stars but like others mentioned, you have to bend the tubes into place. Mine were really off. So were the mounting tabs. They had to be bent and moved to match and mount up.This was not a hard feet to do with the radiator already mounted in the truck.

This product advertises an oem fit, once out of the package you notice the quality is not as rugged as it’s true oem counterpart. Once I attempted to install I realized that the short tube was bent in the complete opposite bends. With some bending I was able to make it (fit). I would be surprised if it actually functioned as advertised, therefor if my transmission fails I will be holding the producer at full liability with the cost of replacing said transmission. 10/10 would not buy again.

Fast shipping good product thx

Please, just go to Dodge and buy your transmission cooler. I promise you, you will be time and money ahead. This cooler does not fit, first off it does not fit in the mounts, it is an inch too narrow, next thing is the lines need to be bent around to line up with the transmission lines, then when you go to snap the quick couplers on you will discover that they will not snap on because the nipple on the cooler is about .250 inches longer than OEM, then if you do like I did and shorten those nipples up you will find that the flange that the quick coupler snaps on to is actually shaped different and is thicker than OEM and you will have to fight it to get it to connect. I needed my pickup that day so I went ahead and used zip ties to hold the fittings together (for safety) and ordered a cooler from Dodge, but it was two days out. After driving my pickup 34 miles I noticed a drip under my pickup. I thought sure it was those fittings leaking that didn't fit, but nope it was a crack in the cooler itself. Right now my wife is on her way to go pick up the right cooler from Dodge and my pickup is back in my shop all torn apart. The junk cheap built Dorman transmission cooler is on its way back to Amazon. Thank goodness Amazon is great about taking care of their customers and said they will refund me. If you do like I did, and try to make this cooler fit, good luck! I hope your fittings don't pop off and blow all your transmission fluid out, when you are out on a date with some hot chick!

I decided to go against my better judgement and order this part. As a mechanic for years I figured some of the complaints were installer error and I could work around any small differences between this one and the factory one. Boy, was I in for it.The unit looked ok getting it out of the box and it was packed well. Removed the old one and started installing this one. The first problem was that lines are not bent correctly to match the factory cooler. I massaged them into place and found out the mounting tabs to bolt this part on were made out of essentially aluminum foil. Next it was time to connect the lines from the truck. Messed around with them for 15 minutes before having to take it off and file the ends of the lines on the cooler down so the factory lines could push all the way on and lock in place. Metal filings are just what everyone wants in their transmission cooler, right? Filed both lines down substantially and reinstalled the cooler. Now the lines slid on fully, however the bump they formed in the cooler lines doesn't match the factory one. (First picture Dorman cooler, second picture stock) One good tug and I pulled both flexible lines right off the cooler. Not exactly confidence inspiring. After reinstalling them and using a pick to mess with the retaining clips in the flexible lines, I was able to get them to where I think they'll last a little bit before falling off. I'll never fully trust this cooler, and am looking for a factory replacement. Done, right? No, now that the flexible lines are attached, the hard lines coming off the cooler are rubbing the radiator end tank. Messed with those a bit more so that they don't rub and wear right through, as this cooler is made out of about the softest aluminum I've ever seen. Seems to work fine now, but do yourself a favor and steer clear of this unless you really like being frustrating and not even feeling confident about your repair after it's complete.

Had to make a small adjustments to work on my 07 cummins. one of the mounting brackets and to the return line like others have said of this. So far its working good side note make sure the lines are in all of the way so you don't lose 8 quarts or more of oil......

the cooler return line has a bend in the pipe to clear the radiator. the pipe was installed with the bend in the wrong direction. adjusted pipe to clear the radiator with a straightening clamp and installed the cooler. worked for one day and then leaked at the pipe to cooler joint. Replaced with another brand

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It was not exactly the same as the one I was replacing. I had to rebend the tubes and the mounts. None of them were correct for being a oe replacement I was a bit disappointed. I made it work but I shouldn't have had to make it work it should have just bolted in

Fitment was close to original but not exact. Made it work. 2005 cummins.

its working as described. its a trans cooler what more is there to say