Cheaper quick repair, transmission cooler lines (cutting crimps and replacing hoses)

This 2011 Ram had the cooler lines leaking at the hoses up front and since it takes a bit of labor to replace the assembly we opted to just replace the hoses. Here I show how I split the crimp and replace the hoses without damaging the line.

[@stanleyboswell922]

I am in the mist of a transmission leak right now. Fluid blowing up on top of engine. I was glad to hear the plus and minus side of this repair. Thanks for the info

[@HealthSupercharger]

Those clamps are weak especially with vibrations and corrosion. I highly recommend to use crimp rings.

[@sixstringslinger54]

Appreciate this video Bulldog . . . all the best & stay well !!!

[@jameslaiola4976]

I really like this. Great video Sir. The other day i was throwing out some old oil cooler lines and i was considering keeping the fittings. But the grandkids got in way 😂 Thank you Sir. This is a huge help

[@DVX755]

Good video I did this last week to a broken line.

[@Go4Corvette]

Good job. Sometimes you need to use what you have on hand but in order to keep those aluminum shavings out of the lines and not damage your transmission it would be best to cut them all, clean and then pull the hoses off. They make special hose clamps that are smooth on the inside and will not cut into or damage the hydraulic hose. Having a flaring tool on hand if needed is a good idea also, never put hose on a smooth line that is under high pressure. Like you said you got lucky that the line had something to grab onto already.

[@trupinion512]

Brilliant! Saved me time and money.

[@abemallis3853]

Thank you Bulldog was very helpful!

[@jorgetoloza269]

Yo Bam Bam Bigalow, thanks Dude u save me a ton of money..

[@maximobautista9671]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@renegade637]

I did a transmission line repair on one side of my transmission line a while ago based on another video that, also, recommended using two clamps if you didn't want to drop a load on a new OEM part. Although, they didn't put the clamps on opposite sides of the line. But, it's been holding together for the past month. So, I'm not going to be overly concerned until it starts leaking again. I've done it with the other side of the line, particularly since there's no flang for me to shove the tubing over and there's no easy way for me to add a flang to the tubing without removing the entire line completely, which will be difficult because there's a bunch of other lines in the way and I'm a VERY amateur gearhead myself and I don't want to get in over my head trying to figure out how to put it all back together again.

[@Jim-re3sr]

Great video

[@donwest5387]

nice & tidy

[@maximobautista9671]

Thanks

[@horacesamuels2052]

Smart 1

[@esan4141]

Hey Mr Bulldog, so I have a Chrysler 2008 town and country 3.8 litter I have lines like that but they’re leaking coolant,can I do the same what you just demonstrated? Thank you Sir

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

Theoretically yes, but I don’t remember those having small coolant lines like that

[@hansjansen7047]

I noticed immediately that you alternated the direction of the clamps so the tension comes from two sides.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

Those smaller clamps create a pinch point the tighter they get, so I double clamp it and offset it like that then I tighten till I can’t twist the hose. Never had one leak that way.

[@trentmiller7532]

Is it possible to just cut the ribs off, to where I could slide the new hose onto the existing tubing? Maybe I could replace the clamps/ hoses with high pressure fuel clamps/ hose?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

That’s what I did…

[@littlebambino5145]

I wonder if I could use this to flush my transmission and or add transmission fluid to the transmission. Ps I don't have a dip stick and the fill bolt is a torx 40 against the frame so tight I can't get a tool in there.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

You’d still have to have it out to check the level

[@littlebambino5145]

@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 I cut some of the insulation out of the way and today I'll drop the exhaust out of the way hopefully I can get that plug out. Thanks for the response 👍

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

@@littlebambino5145 in tight places I knock out the hex in the torx and put a wrench on it…shortens it way up

[@littlebambino5145]

@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 I just cut one and shortened it up. Thanks for the advice. 👍

[@duncanpaisley5290]

Do you happen to know what the psi is inside transmission lines? I did this fix yesterday and I'm a little concerned about whether or not this will hold up and not pop off.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

The hoses are rated to 400psi, max pressure is about 250 I believe, normal operating pressure between 150 and 225

[@marekkrepa9982]

​@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 hi. Why this conections must be super tight and pressure save (250psi) but this aluminum tubing on the other side where it's connected to radiator has only tiny oring and little e clip?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

@@marekkrepa9982 they rarely leak there, but I’ve seen a few pop that clip after someone took it apart and didn’t get it back together correctly

[@marekkrepa9982]

@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 you are right but I still don't understand why one conections has to be 250psi proof but for other one 25psi oring is enough.

[@jdmferio08]

Would this work on an oil cooler line

[@condor5635]

What about flaring the end of the tube?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I have a double flaring set that I use to pit a bubble on the end of the line if possible

[@valentynpaskal6561]

Salve. Nuovi tubi che avete montato quanti bar?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

The metal pipes I didn’t replace, just the rubber hoses, I think they were &10-$15 a foot

[@ronnychaves2917]

How about running a hose all the way from the cooler to the transmission?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

Very high risk of chaffing and damage, since the lines are already there I do this

[@drewfiji8845]

​@@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387 Thanks for u video

[@wskripka1]

What about if the quick connect clamps are broken .

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

If the clamp is bad I’d just slide the hose up over the pipe and put a screw clamp on it

[@marklloydqueyquep]

What is the size of the hose?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

On this one it’s 3/8"

[@deanmarkoshan2129]

Why can't you use another similar clamp like the original?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

It’s a crimped clamp, it would require a special tool to install

[@briancaldwell4211]

Can I do this w oil cooler lines ?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

I would guardedly say yes, I’ve never done it to engine oil cooler lines but the same premise applies, has to have a rib on the line to keep the hose from blowing off and oil resistant hose with the right pressure rating must be used…no heater hose!

[@larrygro]

I guess this is a bandaid fix if you can’t get the part but you can just usually get a new line for under $50. Mine was $28 on a 2016 impala. You have no idea if the line is barbed or not until you cut it apart. If no barbs you are having to flare it in a tight space. Sillly, just get a new line.

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

The cost of the line isn’t always the issue, it’s the labor of installing it

[@rvbzero7]

Can this only be done within a section of those grooved aluminum sections, or can you do this anywhere along trans lines?

[@bulldogsautomotiveadventur4387]

If you do it on a smooth section you should flare a bubble on the end to prevent the hose from blowing off under pressure

[@jacoblami1731]

It will work anywhere in theory but if you're not going to make a lip I'd at least add some sort of cement to bond the hose to the pipe and make sure it's on there 4-5 inches deep with 4 clamps 2 close together on both ends of each junction/splice...8 in total. Do that and it will hold more line pressure than your transmission should be producing unless something else is wrong (like a blockage).