can I replace the trans cooler lines myself?
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can I replace the trans cooler lines myself?
Hi, I have a 2007 F150 and today noticed that the transmission cooler line on the driver side has developed quite a leak. I've tried to find videos on youtube for replacing this line and googled it but haven't had much luck. Does anyone know how big of a job this is and what tools are needed?
I'm no mechanic but using basic walkthroughs I've found online I've been able to do some fixes on my cars before like brakes, alternators, hoses and such. Is this job something that I could handle myself? Also, I only have ramps for changing oil so I can't get the truck too high off the ground and don't know if that would be a problem.
Thanks!
I'm no mechanic but using basic walkthroughs I've found online I've been able to do some fixes on my cars before like brakes, alternators, hoses and such. Is this job something that I could handle myself? Also, I only have ramps for changing oil so I can't get the truck too high off the ground and don't know if that would be a problem.
Thanks!
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I have the same problem. All 3 of my cooler lines are leaking. I see that some of my lines were cut out and replaced with hose by the previous owner. I was told that these are low pressure lines so they can be repaired with hose and hose clamps. I have read that the clips that hold the lines into the radiator are a pain and require a special little tool to detach them. To replace the lines with OEM ones will cost about $200 from what I found online. You can look on Tasca.
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...il-cooler-scat
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...il-cooler-scat
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I have the same problem. All 3 of my cooler lines are leaking. I see that some of my lines were cut out and replaced with hose by the previous owner. I was told that these are low pressure lines so they can be repaired with hose and hose clamps. I have read that the clips that hold the lines into the radiator are a pain and require a special little tool to detach them. To replace the lines with OEM ones will cost about $200 from what I found online. You can look on Tasca.
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...il-cooler-scat
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts...il-cooler-scat
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hope that helps. If I were you I wouldn't drive the truck until you get the proper lines on there. To me it's not worth trashing the transmission. Good luck!
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Sure. It's probably going to be a few days to a week before I'll be able to get to it, but I'll let you know.
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Yes. The plastic release tool just wouldn't go in far enough on both the radiator connection and the auxiliary cooler connection to disconnect them. I tried using some wd40 and steel wool on the steel tube to clean it off and then blow compressed air around it to hopefully clear out any small particles that might be in the spot where the plastic goes in, but no luck.
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