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lionel
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I have a 1992 Olds Cutlass Ciera V6. My problem is that I have a leak in the transmission line. I can replace the parts myself, I just don't know how to find it or what the part is called. THIS appears to be the connector to the radiator (which I will buy) but I also need both lines too.
More specifically, there are two lines that are metal tubing that appear to run into and out of the radiator (or right behind the radiator) at the front of the car. These lines are corroded and leaking. At one point, I cut some of the metal tubing off and replaced it with rubber tubing as a quick fix, but now the rest of the line(s) are worse so they need to be replaced. If I could find the parts online or at least knew what to call them when searching then that would be great.
Thanks.
(This post was edited by lionel on Dec 17, 2008, 12:54 PM)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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They are transmission cooling lines. To my knowledge, you will have to buy bulk line and bend it. I don't believe that they are available new (you'll have to check with your GM dealer). Otherwise, you may be able to find some good ones in a bone yard, but if you do, be sure to flush them thouroughly before using.
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lionel
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Something like this?
Is it hard to bend?
Thanks for the help so far.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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The link didn't show a picture, so am not sure. Does your radiator or the trans. connections have the quick-disconnect fittings? When I said 'bulk', I actually meant steel "brake line" that comes with fittings already on it.
We cut them to proper length, then double flare the ends. If either end of the lines require the quick disconnect type, it is easier to change the fittings to flare type (and cheaper). You'll need a tubing bender and a double flare tool. These are great tools to have, but you can probably borrow or rent them if you don't want to own them. The steel line comes in a variety of lengths..and, VERY inexpensive. Check with your local NAPA or Car Quest stores. They'll have the lines and fittings. I'd be surprised if, all together, it will cost you $20. for the lines and fittings.
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lionel
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Dec 17, 2008, 12:59 PM
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I do not believe that I have quick disconnect fittings. The connection that goes into the radiator is the metal tubing and it just inserts into the connector that I posted in my original post. That connector is screwed into the radiator. I will have to check, though.
On the line that I replaced part of with rubber tubing, the end that I removed and replaced wasn't quick disconnect either, it was the metal that I cut out and that metal was connected to rubber tubing with a hose clamp. I had to insert a small piece of brake line to form a bridge between the existing rubber tubing and the new tubing that I used for the quick fix.
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From your description, sounds like you did a good job with the temp. repair. As long as it doesn't leak, it will buy you some time. Heck, some cars come from the factory with rubber lines going from the radiator, directly to the trans. Using a steel line for your bend is an excellent choice. Especially, if it contacts anything, such as another line or close to the exhaust.
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