Rusted trans cooler lines - options?

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Sep 11, 2013 | 11:12 AM

SkySkiJason

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Rusted trans cooler lines - options?

The lines were rotted out at the radiator... What can we do? Are these available at autoparts??

Sep 11, 2013 | 11:24 AM

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When I replaced my radiator, I had no luck finding the fittings at the local parts stores. Might be a dealer item...?

I ended up getting a few AC line fittings that were "close" to the same threads... used some force and 'made 'em fit'. Haven't leaked yet... fingers crossed...

You may prefer to take less of a "hack-job" approach... In my case, my budget didn't allow that.

Sep 11, 2013 | 11:43 AM

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I'm spending somebody else's money!!

Sep 11, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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I'm spending somebody else's money!!

Isn't that what we do here?

Spend a little for me too...

Double check on the rad, but they might be different sizes.
Maybe this is one?

Buy Dorman - OE Solutions Automatic Transmission Cooler Line 624-225 at Advance Auto Parts

EDIT: the description is terrible. It doesn't specify if it's rad-side, or trans-side. Hope I haven't derailed you too badly...

Sep 11, 2013 | 02:43 PM

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When I replaced my radiator, the fittings were seized to the lines. So I ended up having to cut the lines off. Luckily they were in stock at the local dealer. If I remember right, both lines were about $60.

Jim