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Topic: Flexible trans cooler lines

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Flexible trans cooler lines

Posted: 11/11/09 6:58am Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion

The short sections of "rubber" hose that connects my transmission cooler lines to the radiator connections are leaking.  Ive tried clamps but I think the rubber lines just need to be replaced.  Is there some special formulation hose I need to get for this or would a length of rubber fuel line work without softening with the trans fluid circulating through?




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Flexible trans cooler lines

Posted: 11/11/09 7:31am Message 2 of 7
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Regular fuel line will work fine. There are some specific application rubber lines that are a little better, as in thicker walled, but fuel line/hose will do the job nicely, as long as it is not the cheapest crap on the shelf.




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Flexible trans cooler lines

Posted: 11/11/09 8:46am Message 3 of 7
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Thanks Joel, thats what I needed to know.


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Posted: 11/11/09 2:28pm Message 4 of 7
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Most any auto parts store should sell the reinforced (w/string between layers) neoprene style fuel line. Most importantly, is the proper inside diameter measurement. I've pulled 3/8" ID hose off both of the '78s when leaks were present. Obviously it's what ever the last owner had lying around. The wrong size hose will certainly start leaking again even w/clamps. I believe 5/16" hose is correct, but I'm not positive.


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Posted: 11/11/09 5:22pm Message 5 of 7
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Thanks Jimmy, Ill check the ID closely.  Ive tried double clamping the ones that are on there and they still drip occasionally.


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Posted: 11/11/09 9:11pm Message 6 of 7
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The metal lines are 5/16", and they should have flares on the ends that the hoses go onto. 


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Posted: 11/12/09 6:11am Message 7 of 7
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Thanks Joel, that will keep me from having to remove the old ones and measuring before having the replacement hose on hand.


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