I dont understand.

 

your metal line from the rad. looks to be cut too short.
- as for the new hose you bought, I had problems with that end leaking at the connection, I cut the flange off and connected it to the rad. metal line with a hose clamp ?

 

the trans. side of the line- you have to squeeze the plastic coupler carefully, and push the line in, and keep squeezing the plastic and pull the line out of the trans.

 

oh, haha, it seems really simple now. where can i get a new metal line?

 

junkyard comes to mind first, not sure you can get that part as cheap as the junkyard

 

i already checked there all the rads. removed except from the 2.5 l cherokees

 

does anyone know if those would work?

 

The transmission end is similar, if not exactly like a Ford fuel coupling, or a lot of modern fuel filter connections....

 

I mean the part that sticks out of the radiator.

 

I just went and picked up a brand new radiator. Im gonna install it later.

 

Greetings - I'm new to this forum, looks like a good source!
Has anyone replaced one of these lines, from tranny to radiator? My lower hose rubber section managed to jiggle to where the aux. fan cut a groove into it. Not leaking yet, but just a matter of time. Anyway, it looks like a PITA to take out then install a new one, threading the metal tube through all the nooks and crannies, but maybe it is simpler than it looks? Thanks!

'95 Sport ~230K mi.

 

I have the same issue with my jeep right now and it is leaking. I can not drive it without adding a quart of tranny fluid before each start up. My husband seems to think that we can splice the hose to fix the problem. Any suggestions? I was told that because it is a high pressure line by a mechanic that it won't work.

 

The pressure is less than 20lbs. More like 14-15psi.
Honestly if they think tranny cooler lines are "high pressure"on an XJ, then I'd look for another shop.

Take the quick connect off on the rad side with a 3/8" quick connect tool (5 bucks at parts store) on one side and a dremel on the trans side.
It's a tedious cut since you don't want to damage the hard line.

If you don't want to dremel off the "crimp" connect (small PITA) on the hard line, use a pipe cutting tool and cut the hard line behind the connect. You can flare the line again if you like or just force 2-3" of soft line on it and use 3 fuel line clamps instead. Waaaaaay easier and just as effective IMO.

Get new transmission or fuel line (3/8" ID) force it over the flares at least 1- 11/2" and secure with hose clamps (preferrably fuel line clamps since they don't chew up the hose like screw clamps do) 2 on each side and never worry about the lines again.

The stock soft lines are a crappy design mostly made, IMHO, to force the owner to take it to a mech or stealership. They're expensive and problematic too.

Switch over to a tried and true, efficient and easy to maintain connections. I've done it and couldn't be happier.

Do it right and don't look back. SCREW those crappy disconnects!!!!

 

The easiest way for a semi-permanent fix is to use copper line and some compression fittings. I used to have to cut out sections of cooler line many times .Whether it was for a leak or the lines were frozen at the trans. U would find a good spot to cut the line not to far away from the trans. I'm sure a new steel line would be better and u can pick one up and bend it to what the original was and flare the ends.

I just had to replace a brake line that was 5' long and used a bending tool. Came out just fine. Same can be used for the trans.

 

I went ahead and just ordered a new lower tranny coolant oil line and guess what it is still leaking from the hose where it connects to the radiator. It is not leaking as bad as it was before, but it is still frustrating. I am ready to take it into a shop although the checking account is not. Any suggestions?