Ques: Transmission Fluid Lines

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  1. Maverick Guy

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    I noticed I have a transmission line that is leaking fluid. Quick question, can you buy them oem already bent and formed or do have bend them yourself?

    Thanks!
     
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    You are probably going to have to make them yourself.
    Do not attempt to repair with rubber line.
    Steel brake lines work fine. Buy yourself or borrow some
    tubing benders and practice on your old line.

    You will also need flaring tools and a cutoff tool. Ask the
    people who sell you the tools if they can show you how
    to make rolled flares, or ask here for assistance.

    I think Hawkco was going to put together a tech session.
    Perhaps he can provide pics and details on how to do it.

    Seth
     
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    Or go down to Right Stuff Detailing in Columbus, Ohio and pick up a set of prebent lines.
     
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    Why not ? Tranny coolers come with rubber line :huh: .
     
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    I patched a tranny hose with rubber tranny hose 2 years ago..not a leak yet in my pickup
     
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    Thanks guys. :)
     
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    In the past I have ran rubber line, thick fuel line style. I think the only concern is burning on the hedder tubes. No matter what I try they still seem close. I run braided line now.
     

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