i got a 89 chevy suburban, and it seems like the steel lines running to the tranmission are leaking after a tranny filter and fluid change. im told i need to get new lines, but, im cheap, so... is there a way just to replace the fitting on the end of the line? or if anyone is knowldgeable enough to know where else the transmission could be leaking from that high... that would be good information.
2006-07-20 16:28:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
could be a loose line remove nut add Teflon tape to the thread and screw it in and check if the bolts came loose and don't over tight it . It well push the gasket out and make it leak .
2006-07-20 17:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by ssanchez2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a leaking joint. Cut off bad flared end, re-flare end of line and check for leaks. If all you did was a tranny filter/fluid change, then maybe you torqued the bottom pan bolts too tight. Only 12 lb/ft torque needed (ballpark). Is dipstick tube in case? Sometimes they can come out if you get rough with it during repairs. Wipe area down and idle engine. Check for leak that way.
2006-07-20 16:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by a1quick57 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, buy some premade steel line in the part store (sold as brake line, but the same flare fitting) and get some compression unions and cut your old lines a few inches from the flare and splice in the ends off of the new line. Saves you having to flare an old line. You could go as far up as you want....maybe all the way to the cooler if you'd like. Good luck.
2006-07-20 17:37:35 · answer #3 · answered by jeff s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋