Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism for a transmission/engine fluid cooler bypass valve of the type in which a responsive element expands to urge a valve member against a valve seat and thereby causes transmission fluid to flow through an oil fluid cooler. A cast valve housing is utilized which is interposed between the cooler and the oil source. The valve actuating mechanism is designed to allow fluid to pass through the valve once the fluid has reached an elevated pressure level.

Abstract: A fluid connector assembly includes a male member, a female member and a one-way check valve. A first resilient elastomeric member is disposed between the male and female members for retaining the connection between the two members. A second resilient elastomeric member is disposed between the male and female members for sealing the connection between the two members. The one-way check valve is disposed between the male and female members to prohibit fluid flow through the connector assembly in one direction when the male and female members are coupled together.