If your truck is making a rattle sound or if you just looked under your truck and noticed a broken piece of metal near the thermal bypass valve, you’re most likely looking at a broken bracket that holds the thermal bypass valve securely in place. The factory brackets are thin, cheap, and subject to wearing prematurely due to the materials and finish used from the factory. If the bracket is broken on your truck, the lines vibrate with the engine, creating a weak connection at the lines and junctions that will eventually begin leaking.
When this bracket breaks, the only OEM solution is to purchase an entire transmission line assembly for a few hundred dollars. Replacing that full line is a messy, time-consuming repair that leaves automatic transmission fluid (ATF) spilled on your garage floor while you try to calculate and refill the exact amount lost.
ATS has solved that hassle with the ATS Thermal Bypass Valve Mounting Bracket. Our heavy-duty bracket is made of thick 12-gauge steel and is completely corrosion resistant thanks to a high-quality zinc plating. This bracket is built to stay strong and sturdy for as long as you own the truck, holding everything firmly in place and keeping your transmission cooling system working efficiently.
It’s the perfect fix for true peace of mind—knowing your truck won't start rattling down the road on your next long trip or while driving down a remote washboard road. The installation is simple, and the fit and finish is just what your truck deserves to keep serving your every demand.
If you haven't upgraded the thermal bypass valve, this is a great time to do that and the product can be found HERE
ATS Transmission packages carry a standard THREE YEAR Warranty. There are several exceptions, so refer to the Warranty’s specific terms and conditions . All labor, shipping, or any other charges associated with the product and the product’s failure are not covered under Warranty. Labor and/or shipping charges will not be refunded under any circumstance. After the one-year anniversary date of the original purchase, there is a limited parts replacement Warranty only. Transmissions that are purchased separately outside of a transmission package / stage and are installed without an ATS torque converter carry a 1 year parts only warranty and there is no labor or shipping allowance for transmission only purchases.
In the event of a product failure, the consumer must return the defective product to ATS for inspection before a replacement is sent to the consumer. After ATS inspects the product and completes the failure analysis, the inspection officer at ATS will provide written documentation stating the condition of the product and determine, to the best of his or her ability, what caused the malfunction or complaint. Based on the findings of the inspection report, ATS will determine whether there is a valid Warranty claim. Should a consumer require immediate service, and chooses not to wait for their product to be returned to ATS for inspection, service, and potential repair or replacement, the consumer can purchase a replacement product from ATS. The consumer must pay the full current MSRP, the applicable core charge, and shipping to and from ATS’ shop. When the defective product arrives, ATS will refund the core charge and inspect the product. During inspection, ATS will assess the product for warrantable damage. If the original product has indeed failed under the terms of the original Warranty, ATS will refund the full purchase price for the replacement product only. If the product has failed due to any issue not covered under the original Warranty, ATS will assess charges to the consumer based on any parts necessary to return the product to nominal ATS standards. ATS will deduct the total cost of required parts from the replacement product’s purchase price, and the consumer will be refunded the difference (if any) between the purchase price paid for the replacement product and the cost of parts.
If the consumer can wait for their product to be returned to ATS for inspection, service, and potential repair or replacement, the consumer pays shipping to and from ATS’ shop. When the defective product arrives in Colorado, ATS will inspect the product. ATS will then assess the product for warrantable damage. If the product has failed under the terms of the original Warranty contract, ATS will repair or replace the product – at ATS’s discretion. If the product has failed due to any issue not covered under the original Warranty, ATS will assess charges to the consumer based on any parts necessary to return the product to nominal ATS standards. ATS will bill the consumer for the total cost of parts required for repair of the product, and shipping to and from Colorado, prior to the repaired/replaced product being sent to the consumer.
This section incorporates Section 2, entitled “In the Event of a Failure.” ATS manual transmissions carry a 1-year/12,000 mile Warranty. ATS will not pay for any fluids replaced in the event of a transmission failure. There is no labor or freight warranty coverage on standard transmissions. Manual transmission shafts and gears are not covered by this Warranty on any transmission due to the capability of certain situations to cause stress-loads beyond the structural ability of the shaft or gear.
