Metal Transmission Cooler Lines?
Metal Transmission Cooler Lines?
Crawled under my 1985 300d and noticed that one of the metal transmission cooler lines (passenger side) has a twist in it and I am afraid that it could possibly break so I want to replace it. I cannot seem to find the metal lines anywhere, az autohaus seems to have the front rubber piece of the hose (Link below)
https://www.autohausaz.com/search/produc...0Line/Hose
but they dont have the metal ones that I can see. Anyone have any idea where to get these metal lines?
thanks
It's either the dealer or junkyard. I have a 1985 300D and the one on the passanger side vibrated thru the metal clamp that holds it by the oil pan. The rubber part of the metal clamp was very easy to replace. Home Depot had almost identical hangers, just used the rubber part. I think the dealer will hit you up for about $197 a piece. You're right about leakage issues.
I have one if you're interesed. PM me. Thanks.
(08-29-2011, 02:32 PM)aaa Try checking with Rusty.
(08-29-2011, 02:32 PM)aaa Try checking with Rusty.
Dropnosky,
Do you have a rough guess as to pressure / PSI. I want to have an independent trans cooler -- not in radiator. I want to move it to the front of the A/C condensor. Any ideas ?
(08-31-2011, 08:06 AM)Greazzer Dropnosky,
Do you have a rough guess as to pressure / PSI. I want to have an independent trans cooler -- not in radiator. I want to move it to the front of the A/C condensor. Any ideas ?
(08-31-2011, 08:06 AM)Greazzer Dropnosky,
Do you have a rough guess as to pressure / PSI. I want to have an independent trans cooler -- not in radiator. I want to move it to the front of the A/C condensor. Any ideas ?
Do you think rubber hose and worm clamps would work on a temporary basis ? I am swapping radiator and I got a really nice trans cooler from a Hyundai. Has built in rubber mounts and it looks like its a stacked model vs. tube and fins. Its size is up there with the after market high end coolers. I just want to get some 100 psi hose with some clamps. Any guesses ?
Fuel injection hose (available at any parts store) will work fine with standard worm clamps... Hell, even low pressure fuel line will work. They will last for as long as you need. If you can use barbed nipples your set, if not then just double hose clamp an you should be fine.
I like using a small piece of fuel hose to use as bushings between the trans metal line and hanger clamp. The OE bushings are too thin and rot out easily which causes the hanger to rub a hole in the line.
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Yup, that is what happened to mine, rubber rotted out and vibration caused a slight hole in the metal line. A real PITA getting the whole metal line out and replacing.
Thanks Captain, et al, for the info. I will grap some HPFL for the trans cooler relocation project. I will start a thread on the radiator project. Very happy with my new 22"x20"x3" all aluminum "Be-Cool" radiator at $190 plus S&H.
(09-01-2011, 01:22 AM)Hercules Do use the fuel inj. hose as suggested.
(09-01-2011, 01:22 AM)Hercules Do use the fuel inj. hose as suggested.
OH! fuck me. read it as there was a "do not" Man thats bad