How To Repair Damaged Transmission Lines (Andy’s Garage: Episode - 33)
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- Опубліковано 25 січ 2019
- Andy Phillips shows the best way to repair damaged transmission cooler line, using compression fittings and steel line.
Here are links to other videos of mine pertaining to the transmission:
How To Check Transmission Fluid: • How To Check Transmiss...
Replacing Transmission Oil Pan Gasket & Filter: • How To Replace Transmi...
Damaged Transmission Cooler Line Repair: • How To Fix Damaged Tra...
How To Fix A Locked Transmission Shifter: • Transmission Locked in...
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Performed this on a 2002 Chevy Suburban. YOU SAVED ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.
Just a couple things I'd recommend is directly stating for the newbie that you discarded the fittings that came on that length of steel hose. After some useless trial and error trying to match the compression fittings to them I cut the hose flares off, removed the fittings that came on the hose and cut the hose to length and bent it according to needs.
Also two trips to parts store after trying to superman the steel line into a shape then picking the wrong size pipe bender.
Your line also wasn't coated in a scaly layer of rust that would prevent your compression fitting from sealing. I knew to get at it with an emory cloth on the ends of the native line but you may wanna toss in a side note cuz why not for them that haven't done it and may try to get at it with a file or force the fitting on.
Again, thank you for this video. Seriously.
Andy, appreciate the simplicity of your video presentation. Thank you. I can get it done now with confidence.
Thanks for sharing this video
This is a good video and will surely use it to repair a transmission line hole on my 97' Chevy Silverado K-10. At the moment, the hole is covered with a fuel line rubber hose with a screw clamp on it. So far, it hasn't failed yet but got nervous one time when I went on a long distance trip but this video is a good repair to me. Thanks for sharing that there is another way of repairing which I didn't know about👍🇺🇸..New subscriber here.
Best way is to go buy a 5ft and a 6ft 5\16ths brake lines pre flared w same exact fittings already on them at any auto parts store....SLOWLY, make bends around a pipe ,or leg in may case..just keep a close eye on it so you dont kink it.it really doesnt kink that easily ,unless your in a hurry not paying attention..next thread in, n wrench down w 1/2" cresent....add your missing trans fluid, and your done....cost ya about 25 bux, n ya did it the right way...So,for anyone having trouble with a gm th-350, there it is! If you have a car,it maybe a tighter fit.might be a little hassle,but its worth the effort. Quick tip,if you absolutely cant get lines off the trans fittings,just (SNIP) them off close and use a 1/2" socket. Dont saw,torch or vice grip! Good cable or side cutters work! Do Not, throw any pieces away,because you can easily save and use as a template/reference of how to bend new lines. Also,keep tabs on where they route through everything.use your smartphone and take some pics. Hope this helps anyone looking,wish someone wouldve told me,figured it all out the hard way....dont take shortcuts!
SUREMAN FPV thanks for the comment, I appreciate the input 👍
Yeap! I always cut lines close to fitting then just use a socket to remove.
There's a whole bunch of smart in this post. Thank you for taking the time to save me some of mine!
the right way to do it. well done. doing my c5 leaking line tomorrow this way. thanks
Thanks for the feedback
Awesome video
Doing this tomorrow thanks !
So that’s what that little thing that came with my braided transmission hose kit was!!!🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
what measures did you put into place for transmission oil not keep pouring out of the lines?
Thanks man
I had one question before I started the job, and your video answered it. I was worried that, after cutting the line, I would have a continuous stream of ATF coming out (gravity feed). Obviously, I didn't need to worry. Thanks!
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Great video. You and I are on the same page. I have a customer that needs 2 lines for an 02 Grand Cherokee and the lines are $200. I plan to cut out 80-90% of the line, leaving the fitting ends and installing new line between them with compression fittings.
Planning to do exactly the same with my 98 Cherokee XJ soon. Did you do it as planned in the end? Any probs? I bought steel compression unions to do the job, not brass.
@@andrewcheatle4691 The job went well with no leaks. I didn't have time to get steel compression fittings so that was a smart move. The brass fittings seem to be holding well.
I was able to find someone on Ebay selling one of the lines for only $27 so I only needed to make one. I do so many brake lines, but those are 3/16 or 1/4. Bending 3/8 line was a different experience.
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Good to know it worked out👍. I'm using 3/8 Kunifer ( Nickel/Copper ) not steel so hopefully I won't need Anabolic steroids 😂 I don't envy you having to bend 3/8 steel. I bought a junky Chinese bending tool for 10 UK pounds - but hopefully it'll manage ok
Thanks for the video! I have a 2011 ram 1500 with leaking trans lines and this looks like the most solid way beside complete replacement of the lines. I will keep my eyes open for the tubing. Can you get such tubing in home depot? I am from Canada we don't have autozone.
No, you need to get it through an auto parts store
Nice video! Bent my trans line today when taking out my radiator. Can u rx best way to bend w/out kinking? Any special tools to bend 45 angle???
angeldesac you can use a pipe bending tool which will prevent kinking
Is every transmission cooler line the same size? What size compression fitting did you use?
They can vary based on the vehicle. This is a 1986 Pontiac Fiero, I believe it was 5/8. This video was filmed a few years ago
Thanks for posting this. Exact same repair planned on my 98 Jeep XJ. If you dont mind answering a question - would a steel compression fitting be preferable to brass ( given that the oil cooler lines are steel anyway ) - or doesn't it matter either way? Thanks
Andrew Cheatle brass usually seals better but steel is tougher. I think it’s a matter of opinion
Can I use compression fittin to conect brass to steel
Is that Stainless Steel tubing??? If so the copper compression fitting is softer and can leak.
Alex Pica it’s low-carbon steel with a poly-vinyl flourine coating on the exterior
I have a fixed a lot of problems on my Fiero watching your videos, you do a great job, I have the same problem with the trans lines, can you tell me the size of the compression fittings and the metal line you used? Thanks in advance
Thanks, I’m glad the vids have been helpful. I haven’t worked on the Fiero in a while. I’ll look underneath and tonight and get the sizes
@@PhillipsVision you have no idea how helpful your videos are, I bought an 87 Fiero GT, I had never seen a fiero before, didn't run, drive or brake, I now have a running and driving car that also brakes thanks to you, I really appreciate your help.
@@moneypit1543 glad my vids helped. I used a 5/16” diameter steel brake line with the compression fittings that fit the diameter. The stock Fiero GT transmission cooler lines are 5/16” in diameter. I’ll be shooting more Fiero vids in the coming months👍
@@PhillipsVision awesome, do the ends of the line need to be flared in order for the fittings to work?
@@moneypit1543 if you use a brake line the ends of the line will be flared. I did not flare the ends of the transmission line since the compression fittings made the connection without flaring needed
What kind of tubing bender did you use to bend the tube? it looks like the walls are flattened out. Did you use a bender at all?
From the looks of it he does not know about these bender things. Also another of vids show him using rubber tube to get around bending a 90 degree elbow. Its these little things that make shows either professional level or guy in a garage level. He could have gained a bit of respect (or not lost any) by buying that $30 bender.
Do you know what is the tubing size for my 4L65E Transmission? I need to buy the compression fittings
Thank you!!!!
Not sure, you’ll need to either measure it or search the specs
Where can I find this fixing? Thank you 😊
Automotive stores, like Autozone or Adavance
Where did you get the hose? What size is it? Little details could help a lot and save lots of time instead of leaving us to the trial and error approach.
Auto zone. The size depends on your vehicle. They are usually 3/8” or 5/16”
Hi Andy,
Is it ok to use copper line for refrigeration?
You can, but some people recommend annealed copper line instead
@PhillipsVision I used rubber hose with clamps from Amazon, it came off ,too much pressure.
@@sulaimanshaya if you use hose make sure it’s rated for fluid and use good automotive hose clamps
Where do I get the steel line? What size?
You can get them at auto part stores like Advance Auto and Autozone. The size depends on your vehicle. They can look it up at the auto part stores.
What's the average size for the tubing? 1/4 , 5/16 etc?
joe DiMemmo typically around 5/16” or 3/8”
How long it will last?
Martin Marin if you use a compression fitting and metal line as in the video it should be as good as new. It’s been about (2) years since this was done and no issues yet. If you use a hose and clamps, which I highly would not recommend, it won’t last long
Were did you buy thoses parts?
Autozone
@@PhillipsVision thank you for taking your time one on the video..great info . two for getting back to me. Ive cut out the bad section just waiting to buy now i can. Peace&plenty
What size !
It varies based on the vehicle
can you share the part #s and where to buy?
Mike C the part# (size) varies based on vehicle. You can purchase the piping at Autozone or Advanced Auto
Phillips Vision what about the compression fittings? Where did you get those?
@@jordanlogsdon9926 you can buy those at home Depot or Lowe's in the plumbing section
My so called mechanic has had to repair my chevy 2500hd 4x finally I'm sick of paying him took it to an actual trans repair shop and was told he shouldn't been doing this and this is what's causing my majer trans leak of 1 gallon per day.
He may have used a rubber hose to fix the leak. That will fail in time. A metal line with compression fittings will last better.
Not good y have to use same material. The fittings. U use cooper on aluminum. ..that will it the pipe..won't last
Lol I did rubber on gas lines ! hahah
Rubber can be used on gas lines, as long as it is rated for fuel.