I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!!
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!!
While completing my headers install I cut a steel line under the car with a Sawzall. Here what I know, it's leaking transmission fluid. Their are two steel lines running side by side coming out from under the transmission. I cut the one closet to the passenger side. I need to know several things:
1.What did I cut?
2.Can I replace it myself with limited tools?
3. Where can I buy one?
4. Where does the other end of that line connect as it looks like it is heading toward the front of the car. :mad :mad :mad :smash: :smash: :smash:
1.What did I cut?
2.Can I replace it myself with limited tools?
3. Where can I buy one?
4. Where does the other end of that line connect as it looks like it is heading toward the front of the car. :mad :mad :mad :smash: :smash: :smash:
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (Warp70)
No big deal... Those are transmissin cooler lines that send fluid through the radiator and back. They are low pressure lines so you can slide a piece of rubber hose over the two ends and clamp it with some worm gear clamps. Just make sure the hose is made for oil and fuel, not vacuum. :yesnod:
[Modified by silvervetteman, 3:41 PM 1/20/2002]
[Modified by silvervetteman, 3:41 PM 1/20/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (Warp70)
Those lines go to the radiator. I'd think you can easily replace them, but I'm not sure... Try the forum restoration store--I bet they have the lines.
Don't be upset--it coulda been a lot worse; you could have cut the fuel line, and then you'd be looking at the start of a complete frame off resto.... :jester
-Pedro
Don't be upset--it coulda been a lot worse; you could have cut the fuel line, and then you'd be looking at the start of a complete frame off resto.... :jester
-Pedro
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Racer
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (silvervetteman)
What if I just nicked it? Should I go ahead and cut it the rest of the way so I can put the hose and clamps on????? Or should I cut a short section of hose split it then put it on and clamp it.
[Modified by Warp70, 4:48 PM 1/20/2002]
[Modified by Warp70, 4:48 PM 1/20/2002]
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (Warp70)
You will have to cut it. Just don't leave any metal shavings to get int the line and file away any burrs. A hose that is split to go over it won't work. It will leak. If you can find new lines that would be ideal but a hose will work. Some cars use hose as part of the run. :cool:
Burning Brakes
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (Warp70)
Hey Warp, old Babenhausen fellow!
As was said, should be no big deal!
What I recommend is:
Dont do it with a sawzall, get a pipe cutter to get a clear and sharp cut without debris intruding the lines.
Its possible that they will circulate around and come back in the trans. This will kill the tranny then..... :mad
OK take the pipe cutter and cut a small piece around the nick.
Then take a good rubber hose and slide it over the line, every side at least 3"!!!
Take two worm clamps each side - just in case!!! Tranny fluid is good lubricator and when I had only one clamp on the hose slided from the line - what a mess!!!
This should bring you on the road again!
Watch out for march! I will show up and look at it! :lol: :yesnod: :D
As was said, should be no big deal!
What I recommend is:
Dont do it with a sawzall, get a pipe cutter to get a clear and sharp cut without debris intruding the lines.
Its possible that they will circulate around and come back in the trans. This will kill the tranny then..... :mad
OK take the pipe cutter and cut a small piece around the nick.
Then take a good rubber hose and slide it over the line, every side at least 3"!!!
Take two worm clamps each side - just in case!!! Tranny fluid is good lubricator and when I had only one clamp on the hose slided from the line - what a mess!!!
This should bring you on the road again!
Watch out for march! I will show up and look at it! :lol: :yesnod: :D
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Orlando Florida
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (Pedro'74)
Man you guys are great !!!!!! The leak is fixed, but I am going to have to pick up a few more worm clamps for safe measure. I owe you each a beer or something :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Racer
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From: Chicagoland IL
Re: I need HHHEEEELLLPPPPPPPP!!!! (454Big)
One word of caution about putting on a hose and clamps, periodically take a look at it to make sure that it is not leaking, hoses UNDER a car a prone to being damaged by rocks and what not, you do not want to have to buy a new transmission over this.