What is this line that is leaking?

 

Transmission line

 

+1 trans cooler line

 

its a jeep...what isn't leaking is usually the ?

 

Is there a repair or just remove and replace?

 

you can cut off the crimp and replace the rubber hose with "transmission" grade hose then hose clamp it... or cardone makes complete replacements for all the trans lines for around $170

 

i had that same issue, if you just leave it it gets way worse, im pretty sure i just replaced most of the line with rubber tubing

 

You must have a thing for overpriced parts...

 

I found the one that is leaking cat Napa for 25

 

At Napa.... Not cat

 

Lol

 

Sort of confused on the line that I need. They have a few to choose from.

 

It's the return transmission line. Dorman part 624-300. Get it from anywhere online. ~$30 with shipping. You'll also need the connecter at the transmission too, Dorman part 800-714. They pretty much aren't built to survive having the line changed.

Drain your transmission fluid, change the line, and fill it back up. Cherokees have transmission pan drain plugs, which makes this process excruciatingly easy.

Your other option is to cut it, flare it(?), and clamp it (mentioned above) which I imagine would actually seal it better. Once you see how those stock connects work it'll sort of make you uncomfortable using them since they're so loose. I have no idea how they manage to seal, but they do.

TIP: You may benefit from buying one of the fuel line quick disconnect tools available at any parts store, even though they are a bit pricey for what they are. I'd imagine the connection at the bottom of the radiator is very difficult to remove without one, however mine was no longer clipped on there in the first place so it I didn't have any trouble .

EDIT: I believe the part number for the NAPA one is BK 8111406 and the connecter is definitely BK 7304978

For those of you who stumble on this thread, Dorman part 300-301 & Dorman part 300-334 (NAPA Part numbers BK 8155625 & BK 7304978) fit together and make up the other "Pressure" transmission line. You'll also need another Dorman 800-714 or NAPA (BALKAMP) BK 7304978 connector to the transmission.

 

Thanks for all the info guys

It appears to be chafed at that support bracket.

 

I just changed one on my 97 and I didn't drain any tranny fluid. Just caught what leaked and added new to replace it. The plastic connectors on mine released and resnapped without breaking and no special tools. Took longer to physically get it in and out of place than disconnect/reconnect it.