Replace transmission oil cooler lines
05-14-2017, 12:05 PM
#1
Replace transmission oil cooler lines
I have a 1985 4+3. I removed the radiator and one of the metal lines that go to the integrated oil cooler had a frozen fitting. I had to break the line in order to remove the radiator. Has anyone replaced these lines and with what?
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BV85 (05-15-2017)
05-14-2017, 01:07 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
Don't know where you live but go to the automotive store and buy a piece of tubing of the same size and cut out the bad piece. Join with a compression fitting. I am able to buy tubing with the threaded fitting already installed. Cheap tubing benders are also available.
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TheGiver (05-15-2017)
05-14-2017, 03:46 PM
#3
The pipe broke too close to the fitting to attach them back together. How hard would it be to replace the full lines with braided hose?
05-14-2017, 07:37 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
Hopefully you left enough line on rad. to allow you to splice it back with a union fitting, compression fitting, or other that will hold the oil pressure. Did you try to heat the fitting to get it free?
Last edited by A Peter C4; 05-14-2017 at 07:38 PM.