Thanks for video. Excellent guide for repairing transmission line. Fittings for transmission lines and power steering requires using special wrenches to prevent stripping out. They are made of a softer metal than other bolts. Brass I believe.
the pipe from the radiator is 3x as long as needs to be and that forces the hose to make an S curve instead of a L curve going straight up into the upper metal pipe. I would only have the radiator solid pipe stick out 1.5 inches and i would use crimp connectors instead of worm clamps that can vibrate loose and burn up your transmission if the fluid leaks out too much. Crimp connections can be crimped with vise grips and like you did double clapped it is ideal. I would also try to protect that hose with another hose or some metal cover or braided metal hose because transmissions burn up if you run them low. Best is to not use the radiator transmission coolers because if they rust out they will contaminate your transmission and destroy it.
So this is a question that pertains more to your video regarding replacement of a starter on a 4X4 Trailblazer with the 5.3 in it and more specifically the part of that video relating to moving the transmission lines just enough to be able to remove the starter. I have done that and still am unable to finagle the starter out of the truck and I really dont want to go the loosten engine mount / jacking up the engine route. Do you think that removing either or both ends of that trans cooler line is a viable solution to getting that starter out? Thank you VERY much in advance.
Hi, sorry you don't have listed the size and bits that you bought, ie: the pipe type and hose fittin names and recommended hose use or the type that you're using in the video.
The line is 5/8 I believe. This video was filmed a few years ago. This car was a 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT, not sure if it’s the same size for your vehicle
Just had this issue tonight on my 94 Ranger 4.0 put some new parts on for a good tune up.Went to fire fire an test drive had a puddle of tranny fluid the ground...won’t move at all seen it squirting out at that fitting as u described in your video.Imma try to mimic your idea thanks 🤟🏽
Phillips Vision welll went to auto zone and Advance here in town they had no help for me unfortunately.So went to a friend and he managed to cut me a line and reuse that fitting.Had to put 4qts of transmission fluid in lost a lot.But job is done your feedback definitely helped! 👌🏽👌🏽
I’m going to try that on my 71 Lincoln. I changed the radiator and the transmission line got cut…. Hopefully this does it. I really don’t want to replace the whole metal line. Thanks
Mechanic did my line that way and it blew off the next day. You MUST flare the line or it wont stay on. Any mechanic should know that. I was out of town and dealt with a dumbass. Costly lesson in time and money..
A bit of a flare is a good idea here. Although I suspect if the knucklehead that worked on your car knew how to flare a line he would have just put a new piece of metal. After a bad Summer with the brakes and brake lines I keep all those tools in the car stranded Motors in the AutoZone parking lot
Hey Andy I replaced the radiator... ( 2001 grand cherokee laredo 4.0 6 cyl) both lines were seized to busted up radiator so i disconnected them from the trans lines( skinny hoses) just I did not trace where the top radiator trans cooling line connects back to. please help. does top radiator line connect with top skinny hose.? help a girl out please its been days...
Thats a good ideas tbh shit i be dealing all this time to fix my damn truck always the store be sending me the wrong cooler and now u gave me a really good idea not wasting my time at the shop and thanks for the ideal
My 1990 Honda prelude has a female threaded compression connection and it's in a tight spot that has to have a quick short bend in the connection or it hits the outter end of the radius rod. Where can I find something like that?
Can you show where the transmission hose connects at the engine. I tolled my Mustang pulling it and the hose got disconnected at the engine. That nipple where the hose goes connected became missing. I actually don’t know what it looks like or what’s it’s called. I called it ‘nipple’ Thanks 👍
Hello Andy, great vid, but have a question. is it ok to use a type of thread lock or Teflon tape instead of the process you went through? thanks in advance.
You won't notice any leaks from just starting the vehicle, but if not done properly it will leak when transmission fluid starts getting hotter while driving
My car, a 2016 Chevy Sonic, is in need of a TRANS COOLER LINES TO RADIATOR repair. I came across this video because the dealership wanted to charge me $456 to do this. Is that too high? Any other alternatives?
Hi Andy, Thanks a lot for showing this repair video. I was just wondering, is there not a need for bleeding air out the pipe? perhaps not, thats why I am just asking :-) I have sweating hoses and will replace the hoses with power steering hose just like you did.
@@PhillipsVision the reason why I was asking was because I stripped out the. Transmission cooler bolt on on my radiator and I had to do what you did and I'm thinking about using a compressed fitting or just a thick rubber hose and some tape and clamps
Plz Help!! 97 Ford ranger lower radiator transmission cooler line leaks. I replaced lower radiator fitting with hose/hose clamps like you but fluid leaking at both sides of rubber hose, so I got the compression fitting to join both steel lines and they leak too. What's the issue?!! I tightened hose clamps tight as possible and even a wire tie was tighter. Idk what's wrong. Thx for reply
The transmission line has pressure so if the fittings are not properly attached it could be the issue with leaking. Was the hose the correct inner diameter?
Grant Hopper Autozone or Advance Auto. They both have it behind the counter. You’ll just need to measure what thickness you need. You’ll also need compression fittings
@@PhillipsVision I need help ASAP. My sister hit a coyote last night and her car is dumping transmission fluid from the bottom of the radiator. The car will switch gears but when you hit the accelerator it won't go anywhere
Mark Bensley DO NOT drive the car, you’ll burn up the transmission. She may have pull the tranny line from the radiator or damaged the line itself underneath. I would get the car jacked up (use stands) and fill it with cheap fluid. Have her run the car in park and have someone check underneath where it’s dripping from. If it’s a damaged line you will have to repair it.
Dude.... My car leaking atf is a 97 oldsmobile achieva.. I wish have all that space... Removed the adapters put some shelak and reinstall them on the rad. Then wait 2 days re screw the lines into the adapters...
Mine just went out had no power anymore RpM reved up when you hit the gas and all fluid leaked out. Hope something like this didn't cause internal transmission damage transmission fluid was 3 quarts low as well
I recently replaced my leaking radiator myself, . Now, I went ahead and bought new lines But, I can't for the life of me figure out which rubber hose to plug the top vs bottom in. Does it matter? Thanks! The radiator lines bought are part number 52079753AB. please help a girl out
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Been working on this issue for two days, trying to get lines to fit. Never occurred to me use high pressure hose. You're a genius.
I've spent 2 weeks trying to repair this part and now I found this video. Thanks so much.
It was sooooo hard finding a video on this simple and common task. Thank you posting. I do want to use all copper so I need to search how to bend it.
Thanks for video. Excellent guide for repairing transmission line. Fittings for transmission lines and power steering requires using special wrenches to prevent stripping out. They are made of a softer metal than other bolts. Brass I believe.
not paying 300 bucks for just a cooler line, Thanks for this video.
Did you get a part list
This is the closest repair video to my issue. Thank you
Perhaps should have flared the end of the existing line to help prevent hose from slipping off.
That's exactly what I was thinking. I have done this exact repair and had it blown off by the pressure in the line.
Totally agree... transmission 200 psi. It'll go flying without a flare.
perfect exact same issue I have and wanted to make sure I could use hose. awesome!
the pipe from the radiator is 3x as long as needs to be and that forces the hose to make an S curve instead of a L curve going straight up into the upper metal pipe. I would only have the radiator solid pipe stick out 1.5 inches and i would use crimp connectors instead of worm clamps that can vibrate loose and burn up your transmission if the fluid leaks out too much. Crimp connections can be crimped with vise grips and like you did double clapped it is ideal. I would also try to protect that hose with another hose or some metal cover or braided metal hose because transmissions burn up if you run them low.
Best is to not use the radiator transmission coolers because if they rust out they will contaminate your transmission and destroy it.
you need to make a video
How would you keep transmission fluid cool when under load? Or from burning. The transmission comes with a cooler for a reason.
Great job simple and easy
thanks man really appreciate it this help me alot i thought i was gonna have to replace the whole line
Awesome, glad it helped
you da truth you just made my hole project be completed in on day
Great Job
Thanks for sharing this and it helps me a lot
Killin it brotha!
Wow! Thanks Dude! We definitely owe you a beer! Best of luck!
Thanks for the comment, glad the vid helped
New metal line, heat it, bend it on any round pipe, let it cool, then cut off any length. Connect your rubber hose: straight.
Wow that's a great idea!
Can you do this on the opposite end of the line where it goes in above transmission? Got a 98 safari and that's where mine's leaking.
@@austinspears3248 I don’t see why not as long as you match the fitting size
Power steering hose is what you should use fuel hose will just get eaten away. Just a suggestion
Micah Hill thanks for the feedback 👍
They also make hose specifically for transmission fluid as well. Sold at most parts stores
Great video Andy
I have a similar leak, would I need to use any gasket sealer between the nut and pipe? (Both replacement pieces are brass)
No gasket needed
@@PhillipsVision thank you! Worked out so far!
Some one done this to my truck before I got it and all the hoses leak.
Where did u buy the new line with the thread it bolt?
@@robertbenitez8302 Autozone
Good info man... will be using this to fix a trans line that twisted on me during my LS swap
NsanityGarage thanks for the feedback, glad it helped
I was wondering was that for a Buick Rainier?
No, Pontiac Fiero GT
is it Pa State inspection legal?
Where do you get the replacement line and fitting you used?
Autozone or Advance Auto
So this is a question that pertains more to your video regarding replacement of a starter on a 4X4 Trailblazer with the 5.3 in it and more specifically the part of that video relating to moving the transmission lines just enough to be able to remove the starter. I have done that and still am unable to finagle the starter out of the truck and I really dont want to go the loosten engine mount / jacking up the engine route. Do you think that removing either or both ends of that trans cooler line is a viable solution to getting that starter out? Thank you VERY much in advance.
Where do you get that short premade trans line?
@@67oldsD88 from a parts store by order or the dealership
What's wrong with using hose? I'm replacing my radiator this week
@@olheghtt you can use hose as long as it is rated for liquid. But keep in mind that hose could fail eventually
I'm doing this today until my new lines get delivered.
Hi, sorry you don't have listed the size and bits that you bought, ie: the pipe type and hose fittin names and recommended hose use or the type that you're using in the video.
The line is 5/8 I believe. This video was filmed a few years ago. This car was a 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT, not sure if it’s the same size for your vehicle
Where can you find that new piece u replaced the old piece with
@@95OBS-i7u AutoZone
@@PhillipsVision thanks 😭
Just had this issue tonight on my 94 Ranger 4.0 put some new parts on for a good tune up.Went to fire fire an test drive had a puddle of tranny fluid the ground...won’t move at all seen it squirting out at that fitting as u described in your video.Imma try to mimic your idea thanks 🤟🏽
Mid- Ohio- cool man, good luck 👍
Phillips Vision welll went to auto zone and Advance here in town they had no help for me unfortunately.So went to a friend and he managed to cut me a line and reuse that fitting.Had to put 4qts of transmission fluid in lost a lot.But job is done your feedback definitely helped! 👌🏽👌🏽
Mid- Ohio- good, glad it helped. Just make sure the line you used is for fluid and high pressure
Where I purchase that hose with fitting ?
Autozone
Thanks Big Homie🔩🔧👩🔧
I’m going to try that on my 71 Lincoln. I changed the radiator and the transmission line got cut…. Hopefully this does it. I really don’t want to replace the whole metal line.
Thanks
Thanks 😊
Mechanic did my line that way and it blew off the next day. You MUST flare the line or it wont stay on. Any mechanic should know that. I was out of town and dealt with a dumbass. Costly lesson in time and money..
A bit of a flare is a good idea here. Although I suspect if the knucklehead that worked on your car knew how to flare a line he would have just put a new piece of metal. After a bad Summer with the brakes and brake lines I keep all those tools in the car stranded Motors in the AutoZone parking lot
I got 99 + 300 is leaking out of transmission line on the cooler side will it hurt to run like that for the time being until I get it fixed
@@corrina7893 how much is leaking out, a couple drops or more?
Thank you for your help
Hey Andy I replaced the radiator... ( 2001 grand cherokee laredo 4.0 6 cyl) both lines were seized to busted up radiator so i disconnected them from the trans lines( skinny hoses) just I did not trace where the top radiator trans cooling line connects back to. please help. does top radiator line connect with top skinny hose.? help a girl out please its been days...
Thats a good ideas tbh shit i be dealing all this time to fix my damn truck always the store be sending me the wrong cooler and now u gave me a really good idea not wasting my time at the shop and thanks for the ideal
Mario Rios glad it helped
After you add the new fitting is the tube that is clamped in supposed to be able to move or no
Great Video!.Subbed up!..I need to know what size line you purchased. I inherited a 1992 pickup and need to find out what size the thread/line I need.
Thanks. There are different sizes you can purchase. Find out what size your trucks uses and purchase the matching size
What kind of line is that with the fitting on it you use to go in the rubber hose please get in touch thanks
Metal Transmission line
Where did you buy those new clamps auto parts store just has a assorted selection I need about 10
Yeah, I had them from a large assortment pack I got at Harbor Freight
@@PhillipsVision okay thanks Amazon it is then
Is the house 3/8 or 5/16?
Thank you
thanx i just wanted to see how the fitting was mounted . no thread tape or sealer just bare thread fitting . got it
Does it need to drain first before cutting it?
Yes, or you will need to have a pan underneath for dripping
damn i took apart a ton of shit to replace a factory trans line, this would have saved a lotta time if i had found the parts
My 1990 Honda prelude has a female threaded compression connection and it's in a tight spot that has to have a quick short bend in the connection or it hits the outter end of the radius rod. Where can I find something like that?
Where did you get your replacement line tip from and what part name is it under because no one seems to be able to find it anywhere I go?
Autozone. It was years ago so I don’t have the part numbers
Thank you so much, saved my life, man! 🙏🙏
Hey mate thank you for the video! Quick question! Are the hose clamps sufficient enough to hold the hose in place on the line?
Should be if tightened properly
@@PhillipsVision Thank you
Were there any o rings on the line ?
No
Thanks
what size tool did he use anyone help me out i have a stuck bolt like this also what size tool
It’s a standard mini pipe tube cutter. It can cut 1/8 - 7/8
Can you show where the transmission hose connects at the engine.
I tolled my Mustang pulling it and the hose got disconnected at the engine. That nipple where the hose goes connected became missing.
I actually don’t know what it looks like or what’s it’s called. I called it ‘nipple’
Thanks 👍
How did that job hold up on the leak ?
Great, no issues
Where did u get the line ?
Do you recommend using loctite on the fitting threads?
I’d recommend using it on most threads, that’s good stuff👍
Hello Andy, great vid, but have a question. is it ok to use a type of thread lock or Teflon tape instead of the process you went through? thanks in advance.
You could try that but remember the transmission line has pressure so you want a secure connection
Hey can u use thread sealin
I thought you said compression fitting ??
You won't notice any leaks from just starting the vehicle, but if not done properly it will leak when transmission fluid starts getting hotter while driving
Do you need to double flare or is single flare ok?
Single should be fine
Thank you sir !
how many hrs it took you?
Around (2) hours
I know nothing. When splicing a trany line, are air bubbles any concern or does compression burp any such out of the system?
no
Invest in some line wrenches they will change your life
My car, a 2016 Chevy Sonic, is in need of a TRANS COOLER LINES TO RADIATOR repair. I came across this video because the dealership wanted to charge me $456 to do this. Is that too high? Any other alternatives?
Very high. You could use coolant line and flare it
On the transmission please , the part that the line goes into ,that installed on or into the trans 😊
How do you disconnect underneath jeep
Is that cutter tool just a pipe cutter?
Yes, available at any hardware store
Hi Andy,
Thanks a lot for showing this repair video.
I was just wondering, is there not a need for bleeding air out the pipe? perhaps not, thats why I am just asking :-)
I have sweating hoses and will replace the hoses with power steering hose just like you did.
Good question. Yes, any time you work on the transmission you want to bleed the air out.
@@PhillipsVision how do you bleed the transmission?
What kind of wrench did you use
Joe Gray to be honest I don’t remember the exact size, that was filmed a while back
@@PhillipsVision the reason why I was asking was because I stripped out the. Transmission cooler bolt on on my radiator and I had to do what you did and I'm thinking about using a compressed fitting or just a thick rubber hose and some tape and clamps
Plz Help!! 97 Ford ranger lower radiator transmission cooler line leaks. I replaced lower radiator fitting with hose/hose clamps like you but fluid leaking at both sides of rubber hose, so I got the compression fitting to join both steel lines and they leak too. What's the issue?!! I tightened hose clamps tight as possible and even a wire tie was tighter. Idk what's wrong. Thx for reply
The transmission line has pressure so if the fittings are not properly attached it could be the issue with leaking. Was the hose the correct inner diameter?
Where did you get the pipe by chance?
Grant Hopper Autozone or Advance Auto. They both have it behind the counter. You’ll just need to measure what thickness you need. You’ll also need compression fittings
what was wrong with the original connection?
It was bent and causing a leak at the input
Having this issue on a 2007 Audi a4 a week after changing the radiator
That radiator looks like it needs to come out as well.
brussell639 it was removed and upgraded to an aluminum high performance one in a layer video.
@@PhillipsVision I need help ASAP. My sister hit a coyote last night and her car is dumping transmission fluid from the bottom of the radiator. The car will switch gears but when you hit the accelerator it won't go anywhere
Mark Bensley DO NOT drive the car, you’ll burn up the transmission. She may have pull the tranny line from the radiator or damaged the line itself underneath. I would get the car jacked up (use stands) and fill it with cheap fluid. Have her run the car in park and have someone check underneath where it’s dripping from. If it’s a damaged line you will have to repair it.
@@markbensley138 --- don't drive it, you'll damage the internals of the transmission 🤔 and it'll never drive again .
Dude....
My car leaking atf is a 97 oldsmobile achieva..
I wish have all that space...
Removed the adapters put some shelak and reinstall them on the rad.
Then wait 2 days re screw the lines into the adapters...
Yeah I got a 99 Chrysler 300
Whatever works.
flare your "stub"; so the hose won't blow off
I have a question/issues with my transmission cooler line
a "kink" won't make it leak
Mine just went out had no power anymore RpM reved up when you hit the gas and all fluid leaked out. Hope something like this didn't cause internal transmission damage transmission fluid was 3 quarts low as well
On bad threads
I would recommend re-cutting the threads first with a tap & die set
The old "threaded bolt" 🙄
I HATE the bolts without threads. WHAT were they thinking ? 🥺
Shoe Maker
I recently replaced my leaking radiator myself, . Now, I went ahead and bought new lines But, I can't for the life of me figure out which rubber hose to plug the top vs bottom in. Does it matter? Thanks! The radiator lines bought are part number 52079753AB. please help a girl out
Thank you.