Why are transmission cooler lines metal?
They’re made up of a system of rubber hoses and metal or composite aluminum tubes that allow for transmission fluid to flow through them at high temperatures.
What are the lines on a transmission cooler?
Barb to Barb – Used to connect two rubber lines together. These fittings are common for when you install a transmission cooler and keep the existing rubber lines on the vehicle. This type of fitting is found on both the transmission and radiator where there is a pre bent transmission line.
How to use rubber hose for trans cooler line repair?
A better way to do it, is to get a 5/16″ fitting that has a barbed end, and a compression fitting on the other end. Cut your old lines in an easy area to get to, use a tubing cutter, slip on the compression fitting, and tighten it, then slide your rubber hose over the barbed end & clamp it on.
Where can I install an aftermarket Trans cooler?
When it comes to installing an aftermarket trans cooler, barb fittings can be used on the radiator transmission fluid outlet for rubber hose to run to the cooler. These fittings are very cost effective and are typically only a few dollars at most and comes in packs with multiple fittings.
How do you fix a leaking transmission line?
I replaced the leaking rubber portion with transmission cooler line sized to fit the steel lines, cut to a little extra length beyond the original rubber length, and used standard hose clamps to fasten the rubber to the steel. Worked like a charm, and even had a couple of transmission experts commend me on the job.
Barb to Barb – Used to connect two rubber lines together. These fittings are common for when you install a transmission cooler and keep the existing rubber lines on the vehicle. This type of fitting is found on both the transmission and radiator where there is a pre bent transmission line.
When it comes to installing an aftermarket trans cooler, barb fittings can be used on the radiator transmission fluid outlet for rubber hose to run to the cooler. These fittings are very cost effective and are typically only a few dollars at most and comes in packs with multiple fittings.
What causes oil to leak from transmission cooler?
Oil leaking or “weeping” from the hose or coupling can be caused when the hose deteriorates at the crimp site due to excessive heat. Exterior damage can be a result of oil contamination to the hose, prolonged exposure to ozone from auto exhaust, excess heat wear from any abrasion, and road debris.
Where does the hot fluid go in a transmission line?
The hot fluid cools off in the radiator and then heads back to the transmission. They’re made up of a system of rubber hoses and metal or composite aluminum tubes that allow for transmission fluid to flow through them at high temperatures.