Transmission Cooler Line Repair

MrJLR said
Ok...I'll use a 3 to 4 inch piece from my cooler kit for a short while until I purchase a whole new line...

Thanks guys!

A&A Transmission sent me:
3000-3400 stall converter
Matching flex plate
39 tooth speedometer gear
High performance valve body
Billet aluminum rear servo retainer (the whole reason for this!)
And new converter bolts

Transmission is out on my bench and with a 3 day weekend, should be a fun time and driving again on Sunday! Burning rubber and chirping 2nd gear!

Jeff

Sounds fun.

You can ever-so-slightly flare the ends of the hard lines using a flaring tool you are going to fit the transmission/power steering compatible hose on to help it not blow off. Be sure to file the edge to remove any sharpness.

Also, use 2 fuel injection style clamps on each end of the hose; It will help the hose not to blow off the hardline. Regular "Hygear" style hose clamps cut into the hose a lot easier than the band style EFI rated hose clamps.

There is a small tool available that can form a ridge in the hardline about 1/4" from the end of the lines. I bought mine from Summit. I forget the actual name of it, but they come in a variety of sizes for different lines. You stick it in the end of the tube and tighten the two nuts, which expands 3 small ball bearings as the tool turns forming a ridge in the hardline. It works easiest on aluminum line, but will work on steel line. It's not very effective at stainless line though.