904 Removal Questions

[340inabbody]

Hey guys!

I am having trouble removing my transmission coolant lines at the transmission. One is impossible to get to. The other as I remove the fitting I am twisting the line tight next to the fitting. It’s deforming.

How can there lines be removed given the access issue and the fitting issue?

These are compression fittings right? They should spin freely around the line right?

 

[340inabbody]

OK, I figured out why this happened. I didn’t realize there was an intermediate fitting and I didn’t have that lockdown when I was removing the line. It does look a little bit frozen so probably was inevitable. However,

I’m still am left with the last question. How do I get that coolant line out when I don’t have access to it

 

[missing linc]

Old school transmission R&R guys would often simply cut the steel line in an easier to access location to save time, then use a compression union to reconnect on reinstall.

 

[missing linc]

Looks like the flare nut is seized to the nipple in the picture. A common problem.

 

[340inabbody]

I finally got the hard one off intact but what a pita! Thanks for helping me out guys!

 

[340inabbody]

What

Old school transmission R&R guys would often simply cut the steel line in an easier to access location to save time, then use a compression union to reconnect on reinstall.

kind of compression union? Would they have to flare the end they cut? This has to be a common problem for access.

 

[318willrun]

You will learn all the tricks and methods of getting at things the longer you work on your A-body. But your first time??? UFFFFFFFFFTA !!! LOL The next challenge is as you gain weight over the years, how to maneuver around those same places and get the car higher!! LOL

• Then, hot-rodding trucks and vans start to look more appetizing

 

[340inabbody]

You will learn all the tricks and methods of getting at things the longer you work on your A-body. But your first time??? UFFFFFFFFFTA !!! LOL The next challenge is as you gain weight over the years, how to maneuver around those same places and get the car higher!! LOL

• Then, hot-rodding trucks and vans start to look more appetizing

I am 65 I am going and have been going down hill fast. Still learning and want to stay in the hobby. It’s a BBody btw. See my restoration here:

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1970-plymouth-sport-satellite-from-junk-to.174053/

 

[318willrun]

I am 65 I am going and have been going down hill fast. Still learning and want to stay in the hobby. It’s a BBody btw. See my restoration here:

1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite from Junk to......

Nice! I love Satellites!! Keep on Keep'n on !!!

 

[missing linc]

What

kind of compression union? Would they have to flare the end they cut? This has to be a common problem for access.

Just get a compression union for the tubing size, no flares needed, each nut should have a washer that looks a bit like a football, hard to describe it, but as the nut is tightened up it seals the tube against the union joint. If memory serves the line is 3/8" I think. You can probably find it in the plumbing section of your local hardware store.

 

[tonysrt]

The compression union has 2 ferrules in it that compresses on the tubing to make a leak proof joint.

 

[CFD244]

You get the picture!

 

[340inabbody]

How does changing the connector type help gain access? Or are you guys saing this because I can use it to repair my broken line?

 

[tonysrt]

Cut the line at a convenient spot and reconnect it with the union. When trans is out much easier to try and remove fittings. Also use penetrating oil on the fittings to help remove them. Don't be impatient when using the oil, let it work. I've used PB blaster in the past and it does the job. Use a tubing cutter to cut the lines and work slowly so you don't distort the lines, otherwise the line will be oval and be hard to work with.

 

[bcschief]

Penetrating oil like PB Blaster and a little time and use 2 wrenches, preferably the one on the tube nut a line wrench. I would also would have dropped the crossmember out and lowered the rear of the Transmission down for better access.

 

[Murray]

Usually leave the cooler lines for last. Drop the trans for removal and gain better access.