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Offline trout

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Transmission cooler lines
« on: March 25, 2013, 09:49:58 AM »
I need to replace the lines. Seems the lines fused to the nuts on both sets I had so when I removed them I just twisted the lines until they snapped.

I've read that some people replace part of the lines with rubber hose, I was wondering if it's okay to use appropriate rubber hoses at both ends of the lines?

I'd prefer to route the lines differently as well, going along the frame rail, and since I know I will be replacing both the radiator and transmission within a year avoiding the hard fittings would sure make life easier.
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 11:23:02 AM »
Mine we doing about the same. They haven't broken yet.
Advance Auto carries pre made lines for trans and brakes. My plan was to remove the lines take the over to the store and pick the right ones that way. They have been very helpful with everything else at my local store.
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 12:30:02 PM »
I ran rubber lines rated for transmission fluid on mine. I installed barbed fittings on the transmission and have an external cooler. Just make sure it's not near the exhaust.
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 12:34:38 PM »
I'd be careful on the transmission end, it's awfully close to the exhaust. It's tight in there anyway.

Near the radiator I have no problem with transmission line rated hose.
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 08:58:35 PM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on March 25, 2013, 12:30:02 PM
I ran rubber lines rated for transmission fluid on mine. I installed barbed fittings on the transmission and have an external cooler. Just make sure it's not near the exhaust.
i did the samething on Eagle Eyes one other thing is to make sure that the lines are also well away from the front driveshaft. ::)
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2013, 10:39:56 AM »
thanks for the responses. sounds like I can do what I wanted.


got another problem, I'm swapping out the transmission now.
I had problems getting it out because of a stuck stud on the t-case
and split it at the front of the extension housing, a bunch of fluid ran out.
Now I can't find a replacement for the gasket that was there, is it ok to use silicon?
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Re: Transmission cooler lines
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2013, 10:47:12 PM »
Quote from: eaglefreek on March 25, 2013, 12:30:02 PM
I ran rubber lines rated for transmission fluid on mine. I installed barbed fittings on the transmission and have an external cooler. Just make sure it's not near the exhaust.


I've been looking for these barbed fittings, do you remember where you found them?
I've found plenty with the m10x1.0 straight pattern, but none with the taper.
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