Re: Transmission cooler line replacement

[Ken Ames <amesk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If I read the shop manual correctly the pressure in the cooler lines can be up
to 30psi. 

Ken Ames

Quoting Roger Blake <rogblake@xxxxxxxxx>:

> I'm working on an '86 Eagle that has seriously rotted and leaking
> transmission cooler lines. (This car has seen severe winter service,
> the fuel and brake lines were replaced previously. Though remarkably
> there is little rust on the chassis or body.)
> 
> It looks like it is going to be a bear to replace those lines. I
> had to remove the transfer case skid plate and the front driveshaft to
> get at the fittings on the transmission, and the lines still have to be
> cut for removal. It looks like there is almost nothing left on them that
> is usable.
> 
> How feasible is it to replace the metal tubing in whole or in part with
> rubber hose? A friend of mine suggested just hooking up fuel line to
> the appropriate fittings, using hose clamps. Not sure I like the sound
> of that -- how much pressure are we talking about here? Should I have
> special hoses made up? Or maybe the fuel line trick will work if short
> lengths are used to connect sections of metal tubing?
> 
> I know I've seen cars with at least some section of the tranny cooler
> lines in rubber, but never really paid attention to as to hose and
> fitting type. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
> 
> -- 
>    Roger Blake
> 
>    rogblake@xxxxxxxxx
> 
> 
> 


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