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Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.

455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission

Marlene Meineken
77 Palm Beach
AKA BIG JIM
 
Marlene--
I have both and have no complaints. I like the temp. monitor feature, the
extra quart of transmission fluid, and the drain plugs. I suppose cooling is
better but I had no "before" data.
Gary
North Bend, Oregon Coast

> Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
> Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
>
> 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
>
> Marlene Meineken
> 77 Palm Beach
> AKA BIG JIM
 
Got a link to Ragusa? Ph #? Tried one on from Gene's site, But was a no go.
Thanks

Ron
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Miller
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa

> Marlene--
> I have both and have no complaints. I like the temp. monitor feature, the
> extra quart of transmission fluid, and the drain plugs. I suppose cooling
is
> better but I had no "before" data.
> Gary
> North Bend, Oregon Coast
>

>
> > Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final
Drive
> > Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> > Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
> >
> > 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
> >
> > Marlene Meineken
> > 77 Palm Beach
> > AKA BIG JIM
>
>
>
 
Phone # for Ragusa that I have is
949-261-5898 Fax 949-475-1420
Address 1920 E. Warner Ave.,,Ste. 3D Santa Ana, Ca 92750
Hope this helps.
Marlene Meineken

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Ron & Gina
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa

> Got a link to Ragusa? Ph #? Tried one on from Gene's site, But was a no
go.
> Thanks
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Miller
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 2:23 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa
>
>
> > Marlene--
> > I have both and have no complaints. I like the temp. monitor feature,
the
> > extra quart of transmission fluid, and the drain plugs. I suppose
cooling
> is
> > better but I had no "before" data.
> > Gary
> > North Bend, Oregon Coast
> >

> >
> > > Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final
> Drive
> > > Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> > > Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
> > >
> > > 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
> > >
> > > Marlene Meineken
> > > 77 Palm Beach
> > > AKA BIG JIM
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
 
Ragussa does not have a web site (that I know of). Their phone is (949)
261-5898.
Gary
North Bend, Oregon Coast

> Got a link to Ragusa? Ph #? Tried one on from Gene's site, But was a no go.
> Thanks
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Miller
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 2:23 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa
>
> > Marlene--
> > I have both and have no complaints. I like the temp. monitor feature, the
> > extra quart of transmission fluid, and the drain plugs. I suppose cooling
> is
> > better but I had no "before" data.
> > Gary
> > North Bend, Oregon Coast
> >

> >
> > > Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final
> Drive
> > > Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> > > Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
> > >
> > > 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
> > >
> > > Marlene Meineken
> > > 77 Palm Beach
> > > AKA BIG JIM
> >
> >
> >
 
Thanks Marlene and Gary, I couldn't get e-mail thru, Never tried the # till
today. Thanks again
Ron
 
Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.

Marlene: I have both on my coach and I haven't put enough miles on them to
say that they help. However, the transmission pan is generally considered
of merit. I like the look of the final drive pan and it does allow the oil
to be drained without taking it off (I think). They are also drilled and
tapped for temperature sensors. I would recommend buying the Ragusa
products from Caspro. The price is (was) similar to Ragusa and Caspro adds
in a couple of nice items. The instruction sheet that Caspro prepared is
very clear and helpful. They also recommend not using a gasket and they
include the high temp sealer in the package. When I discussed this with
Ragusa, they said that they just use a gasket. The other advantage of
buying from Caspro is that you can get excellent (if not overly friendly)
technical support.

As an aside, I should mention that I like buying from a company like Caspro
if the price is reasonable. I have found that his equipment is extremely
well engineered and the installation instructions are well thought through.
You can also call and get support (but good technical support seems to be
the norm with most of the GMC suppliers which says a lot about the nature
of the community). The problem tends to be in the pricing. His shocks,
transmission shift kits, oil pans and many other items are very
competitively priced. However, I found significantly lower pricing for rear
sway bars and steering box (which I believe to be of similar quality and
features) from other suppliers.

Vic Marks
Vancouver BC
75 transmode.
 
It's hard to say, but I believe the Ragusa tranny pan dropped my temp by 10 to
20 degrees (measured at transmission outlet). In addition, you get a convenient
drain fitting so you don't have to drop the pan to change the oil, as with the
OEM version. As for the gasket, when you buy a new tranny filter (which you
should install), you'll get a new gasket with it.

Clark Searle
Mt. Pleasant, MI.

> Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
> Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
>
> 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
>
> Marlene Meineken
> 77 Palm Beach
> AKA BIG JIM
 
Then I guess the question is what is the # for the tranny filter? And where
is the best place to go get one?
Marlene Meineken

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Clark Searle
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa

> It's hard to say, but I believe the Ragusa tranny pan dropped my temp by
10 to
> 20 degrees (measured at transmission outlet). In addition, you get a
convenient
> drain fitting so you don't have to drop the pan to change the oil, as with
the
> OEM version. As for the gasket, when you buy a new tranny filter (which
you
> should install), you'll get a new gasket with it.
>
> Clark Searle
> Mt. Pleasant, MI.
>

>
> > Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final
Drive
> > Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> > Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
> >
> > 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
> >
> > Marlene Meineken
> > 77 Palm Beach
> > AKA BIG JIM
>
>
 
Marlene Dont own Ragusa Trans pan but do have Ragusa step which I'm very
happy with. There was some mention a while back that the Ragusa pan gave you
less ground clearance than stock pan. Might ask someone who owns one if this
is any concern to you
Bill

>
> Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
> Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
>
 
I use the pan. Bought it so I could add a temp gage and have a drain plug.
It is probably worth the $$$ (to me, anyway).

tw

- --
Thomas P. Winslow
1974 GMC Eleganza SE TZE064V101146
189 Hicks Creek Road, Troutman, NC 28166
h704-528-5868 * f704-528-5868 * p704-878-1157
E-Mail: winslow * tom_winslow
Web Page: http://www.iredell.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-gmcmotorhome
[mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Bill
Satterfield
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 5:28 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa

Marlene Dont own Ragusa Trans pan but do have Ragusa step which I'm very
happy with. There was some mention a while back that the Ragusa pan gave
you
less ground clearance than stock pan. Might ask someone who owns one if
this
is any concern to you
Bill

>
> Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
> Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
>
 
Hi Vic, So the Ragusa and Caspro Tranny pan are the same pan? Is the final
the same also? Do you use the sealer or gaskets for both? thanks for any
info.

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Ft. Mohave, AZ.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Vic Marks
To:
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 5:24 PM
Subject: GMC: Ragusa

>
> Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final Drive
> Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
>
> Marlene: I have both on my coach and I haven't put enough miles on them to
> say that they help. However, the transmission pan is generally considered
> of merit. I like the look of the final drive pan and it does allow the oil
> to be drained without taking it off (I think). They are also drilled and
> tapped for temperature sensors. I would recommend buying the Ragusa
> products from Caspro. The price is (was) similar to Ragusa and Caspro adds
> in a couple of nice items. The instruction sheet that Caspro prepared is
> very clear and helpful. They also recommend not using a gasket and they
> include the high temp sealer in the package. When I discussed this with
> Ragusa, they said that they just use a gasket. The other advantage of
> buying from Caspro is that you can get excellent (if not overly friendly)
> technical support.
>
> As an aside, I should mention that I like buying from a company like
Caspro
> if the price is reasonable. I have found that his equipment is extremely
> well engineered and the installation instructions are well thought
through.
> You can also call and get support (but good technical support seems to be
> the norm with most of the GMC suppliers which says a lot about the nature
> of the community). The problem tends to be in the pricing. His shocks,
> transmission shift kits, oil pans and many other items are very
> competitively priced. However, I found significantly lower pricing for
rear
> sway bars and steering box (which I believe to be of similar quality and
> features) from other suppliers.
>
> Vic Marks
> Vancouver BC
> 75 transmode.
>
 
The Ragusa Site is: http://home1.gte.net/ragusarv/index.html

>
> Then I guess the question is what is the # for the tranny filter? And where
> is the best place to go get one?
> Marlene Meineken
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Clark Searle
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, September 18, 1999 6:53 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Ragusa
>
> > It's hard to say, but I believe the Ragusa tranny pan dropped my temp by
> 10 to
> > 20 degrees (measured at transmission outlet). In addition, you get a
> convenient
> > drain fitting so you don't have to drop the pan to change the oil, as with
> the
> > OEM version. As for the gasket, when you buy a new tranny filter (which
> you
> > should install), you'll get a new gasket with it.
> >
> > Clark Searle
> > Mt. Pleasant, MI.
> >

> >
> > > Has anyone purchased a Ragusa Transmission Cooler Pan and or a Final
> Drive
> > > Cooler Pan. What is your opinion????? Good or Bad.
> > > Also what is the # for a gasket for the Transmission Pan.
> > >
> > > 455 Engine ----- 425 35P Transmission
> > >
> > > Marlene Meineken
> > > 77 Palm Beach
> > > AKA BIG JIM
> >
> >
 
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