One of the transmission lines on my '94 SC is leaking either in the short rubber section inserted towards the end of the metal line prior to it connecting the cooler in the radiator.
I am uncertain whether the leak is actually in the rubber portion of the hose or the crimp type connector that attaches it to the metal line at both ends.
Auto part stores don't have replacements. I haven't checked with Ford to see if they can obtain OEM parts, nor do I have any idea how much they would cost if they were available, although I suspect quite expensive.
I was wondering if anyone had ever attempted to repair a similar leak by cutting the metal line at both ends, removing the rubber section and replacing it with rubber transmission hose and screw-style clamps. Are there issues with pressure in the transmission that might cause problems with this type of repair?
The metal lines would have no "nipple" for the hose to fit over. As such, other than the clamps there wouldn't be anything to help ensure the metal lines stayed securely in the inserted rubber hose. As best I can tell the outside diameter of the metal line is 9/32". I believe standard rubber transmission line has an inside diameter of 11/32". Can anyone confirm this as well? Thanks for any and all assistance.
I am uncertain whether the leak is actually in the rubber portion of the hose or the crimp type connector that attaches it to the metal line at both ends.
Auto part stores don't have replacements. I haven't checked with Ford to see if they can obtain OEM parts, nor do I have any idea how much they would cost if they were available, although I suspect quite expensive.
I was wondering if anyone had ever attempted to repair a similar leak by cutting the metal line at both ends, removing the rubber section and replacing it with rubber transmission hose and screw-style clamps. Are there issues with pressure in the transmission that might cause problems with this type of repair?
The metal lines would have no "nipple" for the hose to fit over. As such, other than the clamps there wouldn't be anything to help ensure the metal lines stayed securely in the inserted rubber hose. As best I can tell the outside diameter of the metal line is 9/32". I believe standard rubber transmission line has an inside diameter of 11/32". Can anyone confirm this as well? Thanks for any and all assistance.