Hayden 396 Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line Connector

Transmission Oil Cooler Install Kit

Hayden Cooler Inst.Kit 396 is an automatic transmission oil cooler line connector kit for transmission line service on select Dodge applications. It is a performance-rated fitting kit built for vehicles using 9/16"-24 thread fittings, making it a direct match for specific cooler line connection needs on Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Sprinter, Dakota, Ram van, Ram pickup, and Durango applications.

The Hayden Cooler Inst.Kit product line focuses on transmission cooler installation and line connection hardware for service work where the cooler circuit needs a proper threaded fitting interface. Part number 396 is a transmission fitting kit, not an OE replacement, and is rated for performance use.

• Automatic transmission oil cooler line connector kit
• Performance rated for transmission service
• Fitting kit style for cooler line connection work
• For vehicles with 9/16"-24 thread fittings
• Hayden 396 application-specific cooler install kit

Detailed Application Information

Hayden 396 is used to connect transmission cooler lines where the vehicle requires a 9/16"-24 threaded fitting interface. It is listed for 2004 Dodge Caravan, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2003-2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 2003-2004 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 1999-2003 Dodge Dakota, 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Van, 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Van, 1999-2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Van, 1999-2002 Dodge Ram 1500, and 1999 Dodge Durango. This part cross-references Bosch 13030 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Transmission cooler line connection issues during service or repair
• Incorrect thread match at the cooler line fitting point
• Need for a transmission-specific fitting kit on select Dodge models
• Replacement of a damaged or worn cooler line connector interface
• Fitment problems on vehicles requiring 9/16"-24 thread fittings

Installation Notes

Confirm the transmission line thread size before installation. This kit is intended for vehicles listed with 9/16"-24 thread fittings, so matching the fitting specification to the vehicle is essential. Verify the cooler line routing and connection points on the specific Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Sprinter, Dakota, Ram, or Durango application before assembly. Part number 396 should be selected only when the listed fitment and thread specification match the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Hayden identifies this as a performance-rated transmission fitting kit. It is not an OE replacement part, so application verification is important before installation. The part number 396 is supported by published interchange references and vehicle-specific fitment data for select Dodge transmission cooler line applications.