Re: Transmission cooler line replacement

[Alexander Arnondin <zander.arnondin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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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