Transmission cooling line repair
#22
Many thanks to Smeghead for the great write up, and to all of you who took the time to reply and offer advice.
Transmission cooling line repaired thanks to the advice from all of you. The fittings shown by Smeghead fit the lines perfectly, and now we have part numbers and many who have succeeded to offer help to others in the future.
I dig this forum, makes the seemingly impossible, possible.
You guys rock!
Transmission cooling line repaired thanks to the advice from all of you. The fittings shown by Smeghead fit the lines perfectly, and now we have part numbers and many who have succeeded to offer help to others in the future.
I dig this forum, makes the seemingly impossible, possible.
You guys rock!
#23
So im curious why you couldnt just cut the crimping ring off both sides of the rubber section and the add in a new section of 1/2” tranny line and some clamps?
worst case scenarios you might have to flare the end of the tubes to hold the hose on but normally those end pieces are notched for grip
worst case scenarios you might have to flare the end of the tubes to hold the hose on but normally those end pieces are notched for grip
#24
So im curious why you couldnt just cut the crimping ring off both sides of the rubber section and the add in a new section of 1/2” tranny line and some clamps?
worst case scenarios you might have to flare the end of the tubes to hold the hose on but normally those end pieces are notched for grip
worst case scenarios you might have to flare the end of the tubes to hold the hose on but normally those end pieces are notched for grip
#25
There is more than one way to skin a cat. Clamping or crimping a new section of hose in is one of them. Earlier this year I found transmission fluid leaking and feared my splice was leaking. I found instead that the other trans cooling line was leaking . This time I replaced the entire line without splicing as I had already had the part and was changing the air conditioning compressor (second story for another time) which made it possible to install the complete line.
However you do it learn from my mistake and replace both flexible portions.
However you do it learn from my mistake and replace both flexible portions.
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Aarcuda (12-27-2019)
#26
There is more than one way to skin a cat. Clamping or crimping a new section of hose in is one of them. Earlier this year I found transmission fluid leaking and feared my splice was leaking. I found instead that the other trans cooling line was leaking . This time I replaced the entire line without splicing as I had already had the part and was changing the air conditioning compressor (second story for another time) which made it possible to install the complete line.
However you do it learn from my mistake and replace both flexible portions.
However you do it learn from my mistake and replace both flexible portions.
#27
Heres my repair. Love these band clamps!
original cooling line crimps leaking
Disconnect lines from radiator and pull down from under car to get to crimps
Once the lines are down you cut off old crimp w dremel and replace rubber lines
Changing trans fluid. Used Pantosin ATF-1 Took 7 quarts to refill
This skinny oring threw me off for twi days. Its not right. Its actually a shaved off portion of a previously installed oring. This line leaked at the fitting to radiator
Correct oring
These two *******s confused me. These are not the right irings
Repaired lines
DONE
original cooling line crimps leaking
Disconnect lines from radiator and pull down from under car to get to crimps
Once the lines are down you cut off old crimp w dremel and replace rubber lines
Changing trans fluid. Used Pantosin ATF-1 Took 7 quarts to refill
This skinny oring threw me off for twi days. Its not right. Its actually a shaved off portion of a previously installed oring. This line leaked at the fitting to radiator
Correct oring
These two *******s confused me. These are not the right irings
Repaired lines
DONE
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#28
#30
I'm sure you need a tool for them as well.
My lines look good (at this point - surprisingly) as I had to change out my oil pan gasket.
At some point I'll have to tackle this. Funny thing is I have a new set of trans lines I purchased for my previous X350 but traded it in.
I'm definitely going your route for sure. One and done.
Thanks
#31
Your set up looks tight. Do you have a link for those clamps.
I'm sure you need a tool for them as well.
My lines look good (at this point - surprisingly) as I had to change out my oil pan gasket.
At some point I'll have to tackle this. Funny thing is I have a new set of trans lines I purchased for my previous X350 but traded it in.
I'm definitely going your route for sure. One and done.
Thanks
I'm sure you need a tool for them as well.
My lines look good (at this point - surprisingly) as I had to change out my oil pan gasket.
At some point I'll have to tackle this. Funny thing is I have a new set of trans lines I purchased for my previous X350 but traded it in.
I'm definitely going your route for sure. One and done.
Thanks
#32
all these methods require effort skill and patience.
get a tubing cutter and cut the line, it doesn’t even need to be straight. now slather the line in high tack sealant, slip your hose on double clamp and you’re done. it’s not coming off period end of story
get a tubing cutter and cut the line, it doesn’t even need to be straight. now slather the line in high tack sealant, slip your hose on double clamp and you’re done. it’s not coming off period end of story
Last edited by xalty; 07-16-2021 at 09:50 PM.
#33
FLARE THE ENDS OF THE LINE!!
#34
cutting the crimp and using the factory flare is still the better method for sure.
Last edited by xalty; 07-21-2021 at 01:19 PM.
#36
Im about to do the same method on mine.
any updates?
Did their exterior resist to the heat and vapors?
i have trust issues due to hoses exterior cracking on me...
what pressure do they have to withstand to?
what temperature resistance? I know the coolant is around 105 celsius
actually what brand and spec of hose did you use? Many thanks
if anyone else has positive experience with theirs, please let me know
#37
Hi
Im about to do the same method on mine.
any updates?
Did their exterior resist to the heat and vapors?
i have trust issues due to hoses exterior cracking on me...
what pressure do they have to withstand to?
what temperature resistance? I know the coolant is around 105 celsius
actually what brand and spec of hose did you use? Many thanks
if anyone else has positive experience with theirs, please let me know
Im about to do the same method on mine.
any updates?
Did their exterior resist to the heat and vapors?
i have trust issues due to hoses exterior cracking on me...
what pressure do they have to withstand to?
what temperature resistance? I know the coolant is around 105 celsius
actually what brand and spec of hose did you use? Many thanks
if anyone else has positive experience with theirs, please let me know
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#39
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#40
so i shouldn't worry about any external cracks due to oil/vapors/temp?
i have trust issues because i'll show what happened to this GAS hose that i used for the gas return, due to european cr*p standards.
from my experience if its not american, english or japanese, i should keep away from it!!!!
with all respect, look at this german quality... just look: its been used 2 months, no exterior contact with petrolium products!!! i should send it back to germany so they can take a quality look to inspect it to see how large these .... forget it.
Sorry im mad, i could have been set on fire by this fake hose. i just dont want the trans hose to blow up like this was about to.