[van7559]

I was thinking about taking a pair of metal tubing cutters and cutting that dumbass flare fitting off, and using clamps, and some barb fittings to fix the damn things. Are the new part # differant than the one that is currently on these things, if not I bet you will have the same problem a few thousand miles laterissed:

 

[BeerMonkeY]

mine does the same thing, think id rather cut that metal to rubber junction off since the new ones will prob leak also.

worse case is they leak also then you can replace the whole line with the new one from dealer.

 

[tjkoen01]

anybody have any idea on how much pressure we're dealing with? would compression fittings work??

 

[BeerMonkeY]

i have no idea but my old auto TJ just had 2 hose clamps on them.

 

[tjkoen01]

i have no idea but my old auto TJ just had 2 hose clamps on them.

yeah, i've done that before, and i've also has them blow off at highway speed.....and it was the engine oil!

 

[abendx]

I cut my hard lines, flared the tubes, and put in tranny cooler line with a hose clamp at each end for extra safety. The soft line is the best.... you can run it how you like and if you have a failure in the field, it is very easy to replace.

 

[gearbury]

I got tired of the lines leaking and didnt really want any hose clamps. Flared the lines and used some aeroquip fittings and line..

 

[tjkoen01]

Any tips on how to access the lines? Where did you get the tool to disconnect the lines? For those of you that cut and flared, did you remove the lines or just work on them while connected in the Jeep?

Lay it on me, I want to know what you know!

 

[bigdaddy]

clip in a fitting?

I thought there was a clip in the nut, and the net screwed into the transmission. if you can get to the clip, pull it out, and the line should pop out at the transmission. put the clip back in, put the new line in and your done.

Is there something else you need?

 

[tjkoen01]

I thought there was a clip in the nut, and the net screwed into the transmission. if you can get to the clip, pull it out, and the line should pop out at the transmission. put the clip back in, put the new line in and your done.

Is there something else you need?

well, i haven't seen a clip. i've seen the plastic cover, popped one of those off, didn't see a clip. i was more wondering how to get to the fittings themselves. did you take out the front driveshaft to get to the fittings on the transmission? remove the overflow bottle to get to the front fittings?

 

[Tat2dfreak]

There is a small metal clip inside the fitting, if you take them out don't loose them. The only way to get them is with the hole fitting unless you can get it some place aftermarket.

 

[08rubicon]

So Tom. at 730am I will find out if the stealership will replace my line under warranty. I am sort of worried because I have a transmission temp gauge. The line that is leaking is not the line I taped into so it should be interesting.

 

[08rubicon]

sooo just as i thought they wont replace my line because they said it comes as two lines and since i have cut the line for my gauge they wont cover it. ha whatever guess im doing it my self.

 

[Shawn Embrey]

Leaking trans cooler lines

I also have these transmission lines leaking. They have been like this for a year. In result of this issue and seeing many other Jeep Wrangler owners on web forums with this problem, I have submitted a request to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate this for a recall. I mention that if the transmission fluid were to leak onto the engine or exhaust, it could result in a fire. Just like if your transmission were to over heat. And we all know how they fixed the issue with the overheating transmissions... They don't add a trans cooler...they add a light on your dash. Stupid.

 

[ronjenx]

Just called the local dealer.
Part # 55056624AC
The two lines come as two lines in one assembly; $29; not covered by the lifetime powertrain warranty due to being external to the transmission, and not listed in the warranty booklet.

 

[08rubicon]

29$? WTF the stealership I went to wanted 50$! I ordered then from just for jeeps for 36$ shipped

 

[EastKy Wrangler]

Changed mine on my 07 about a month ago. Fairly easy except for removing the clip on the upper tranny line. It's kind of hard to get to. Other than that it's fairly simple, done it in my driveway.

 

[Matt666]

Anyone have any updated fixes on this. Can't find any recall or TSB#'s .
Anyone successfully fix the prob?

 

[SoK66]

I recently received a notice from Chisler..., er, Chrysler announcing a 7 year warranty on the lines due to reports of leaks at the rubber / metal unions. Since I have an external cooler fitted I expect trouble should I try & get the things replaced under warranty.

 

[ronjenx]

I recently received a notice from Chisler..., er, Chrysler announcing a 7 year warranty on the lines due to reports of leaks at the rubber / metal unions. Since I have an external cooler fitted I expect trouble should I try & get the things replaced under warranty.

I would think once you cut the lines, you assumed all responsibility for those lines. A new set is only around $35, and if the crimps start weeping, you are probably better off replacing them yourself, anyway. The trick is being careful with the quick disconnects on each end.