Auto Trans Cooler Line Repair options??
01-15-2015, 06:08 AM
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You can get those lines via Mopar Parts America for about half what that clown quoted you. 2009 Jeep Wrangler Parts - Mopar Parts for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep: MoparPartsAmerica
Like the OP I had installed a B&M-style aux cooler some time ago, and in the process had spliced into the return line. Last year I needed to get some real estate back behind the grill to install a power steering cooler, so I switched out my auxiliary cooler for the Mopar kit. At the same time I replaced the cooler lines with the newer ones. All I'd planned to do was replace the return line, so that was what I ordered. When I got the shipment I was surprized to see they'd sent me both send & return lines as a complete assembly for the price of the return line. Installation was really easy, I just used a pick tool to remove the retainer clips. It's even easier if you use the FSM recommended Lisle special tool: 3 8" Jiffy Tite Disconnect Low Profile for Transmission Radiator Lisle 22930 | eBay
Swapping all this stuff out was really easy, the Mopar trans cooler is a piece of cake to install and swaping out the lines goes really quickly. I have an added PITA factor, as the winch has to be yanked to get the grill off.
Like the OP I had installed a B&M-style aux cooler some time ago, and in the process had spliced into the return line. Last year I needed to get some real estate back behind the grill to install a power steering cooler, so I switched out my auxiliary cooler for the Mopar kit. At the same time I replaced the cooler lines with the newer ones. All I'd planned to do was replace the return line, so that was what I ordered. When I got the shipment I was surprized to see they'd sent me both send & return lines as a complete assembly for the price of the return line. Installation was really easy, I just used a pick tool to remove the retainer clips. It's even easier if you use the FSM recommended Lisle special tool: 3 8" Jiffy Tite Disconnect Low Profile for Transmission Radiator Lisle 22930 | eBay
Swapping all this stuff out was really easy, the Mopar trans cooler is a piece of cake to install and swaping out the lines goes really quickly. I have an added PITA factor, as the winch has to be yanked to get the grill off.
12-10-2017, 07:25 AM
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Repost pics
Thanks in advance.
12-10-2017, 08:18 AM
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Below are pictures of another way I tried. It's faster and easier.
Get some transmission hose and double clamp each end.
12-10-2017, 09:42 AM
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Repair
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Just did the lines on my 09 JK last week. Split the fittings with a dremel cut off wheel and used a flat screwdriver to pry them off. Replaced the hoses with 3/8" trans line and used Fuel injector line clamps (2 on each end)
Bottom line was the only one weeping but I replace both while I was at it.
Bottom line was the only one weeping but I replace both while I was at it.