alright i have a 03 with a 4 speed automatic(48re maybe??) and recently the the transmission filled full of anti-freeze and blew the front main converter seal. There are two oil coolers on the truck the one in the radiator and one on the side of the block above the starter. I was told that the problem was in the cooler on the side the block, dodge wants $480 for it, my question is has anyone else had this problem, which cooler was the problem, and if its the one block is there anyone that makes an aftermarket replacement that may be cheaper or atleaTst one that is upgraded and better

 

The cooler on the front of the truck should not be in question as it is seperate from the radiator.
The cooler on the side of the block is the one the is a heat exchanger between the coolant and trans fluid. I don't know of an aftermarket replacement. Look for one that is used.

 

Go to your dealer and find a saavy parts guy. There was a recall on that particular item. C44 I believe. If he will sell you that part, it will be alot less. It's the same thing as the $480 one.

Chris

 

Here's what I find. Original cooler # 5086945 AB MSRP $534. So at least he was trying to help a little. Recall part #CBLAC442 MSRP $174. There are no rules about not being able to sell this part, so don't let them give you any bull. HTH.

Chris

 

Thanks for the help ill try and see what the parts guy has to say