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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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Saw some drips this morning, crawled under and found this, what is it? It is just on this part of the hose between the 2 fittings.

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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What does it look like? Antifreeze or power steering fluid?
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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I'm thinking transmission. The only significant amount is the drop in the pic above. That hose is right under the radiator. It goes into the radiator, and goes back toward the engine/transmission area. Got work clothes on, haven't been able to crawl under yet. I'm on the road today too.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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I found the same leak Sunday?
Looked like Tranny fluid to me? Is there a tranny cooler located on the front? Hoses were on the driver side of the vehicle.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep2007
What does it look like? Antifreeze or power steering fluid?
Also try and trace the hoses back to find the exact location of the leak if it is not obvious, to give you some kind of info on what it is leeking, look at the coloration .
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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sorry took to long to post disregard last statement
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by db09JKU
Saw some drips this morning, crawled under and found this, what is it? It is just on this part of the hose between the 2 fittings.

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Found this the other day as well. I was told its the transmission cooler line. Depending on where it is leaking you may have to change the whole hose or just the clamp.
Check the following thread for TSB
http://www.*******s.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53958

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Hmm well if it is the transmission cooler line and I'm going to have to replace/repair, might as well install an aux cooler! Broke=time to upgrade!
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Found, id'd and figured out my solution.

TSB: 2008-2010 JK Wrangler:Transmission Oil Cooler Lines May Weep Transmission Fluid"
SUBJECT:
Extended Warranty -Transmission Oil Cooler Lines May Weep Transmission Fluid At The Hose To Tube Crimp Joints (7 Years or 70,000 Miles Warranty Extension)


OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing new transmissionoil cooler supply & return line assembly.

MODELS:
2008 -2010 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE: This Extended Warranty Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine (sales code EGT) and an automatic transmission (sales code DGV) built before March 10, 2010 (MDH0410XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Weepingtransmission oil cooler lines at the hose-to-tube crimp joints.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the symptom/condition is experienced proceed to the repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Open the hood
2. Raise the vehicle half way up on a suitable hoist.
3. Thetransmission oil cooler lines are weeping from the crimp joints
4. Remove the left front wheel and tire.
5. Remove and discard the plastic tie strap on the upper transmissionoil cooler line for the oxygen sensor wiring.
6. Place a drain pan under thetransmission oil cooler lines to catch any fluid that will drain out after disconnecting the lines from the transmission.
7. Using Special Tool 8875A, disconnect bothtransmission oil cooler lines from the transmission
8. Using approximately 10 psi of air pressure, carefully blow out the remaining oil from the transmissionoil cooler and oil cooler lines.

NOTE: Blowing out all thetransmission fluid from the original transmission oil cooler lines will eliminate having to clean oil from under the vehicle by the transmission oil cooler line connections.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Has anyone else had experience with this?

I noticed a similar leak on mine and am still under warranty. I made an appointment at dealership for next week, hoping they take it serious and fix it.
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