EviLette Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Okay here's the deal. There are two tranny hoses at the front of my car, just about dead center at the bottom, behind the radiator. I have no idea what they are for, I just know they are tranny hoses. When my motor went in about a year and a half ago, the guy that did it didn't bother to get new hoses (or tell me that I needed to) so I've just recently discovered this leak. He basically just snipped the rotted ends off and clamped the hoses back on.. so now they are leaking from both end. The problem is that I can't pull one off to take it to the parts store to find out what size I need. Anyone know? 3.1/4t60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 So are we talking about the metal hoses that go into the transmission cooler on the side of the radiator? He just cut out the rotted metal sections and clamped in some rubber hose? If thats the case you might want to look into getting all new replacement lines. That way you dont have to worry about them leaking again. They are usually about $20-25 per line and you would obviously need both if they are both like that. Of course you could still go the cheap route and just buy the hose by the foot. I believe it is 5/16, could be 3/8. If you look on the hose itself there are usuall markings that tell you the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 3/8 hose but some early cars are 5/16. Definetly probably maybe 3/8, and make sure you get the strongest hose they have, AND USE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS (not the worm type) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Why Not The Worm Type Master P? You Talking About Using The Type You Squeeze Together With A Pliers or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EviLette Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 3/8 hose but some early cars are 5/16. Definetly probably maybe 3/8, and make sure you get the strongest hose they have, AND USE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS (not the worm type) We were thinking 3/8 but Oreilly only had 1/2. I don't know about fuel lines, I requested temp safe hydraulic (pressure withstanding) hoses... No, it wasn't metal tubing. There are metal tube ends coming out (about an inch of each with a bit of a flange at the end that you place the clamp over the rubber hose, behind the flange) so they are designed for rubber hoses... he just snipped off the rotted ends of the rubber hoses and put them back on, so now they are too short. Unfortunately, I can't get the size numbers off them. They are a BITCH to get to because of the way they were clamped on (the clamp screws, not the squeeze type but the actual one where you use a socket/screwdriver to tighten the clamp) are in an awful place to get to.. its going to take me at least an hour to get them off... while the car was on the lift I was looking and couldn't see anywhere on them marked for size. Just my luck, lol. I checked the length of hose from oreilly that they cut for me, but it looked to be a tad small (I.E. the hose wouldn't fit over the metal ends.) I'll call around and see if any of the local shops here know. Oreilly recommended me to call a high performance shop for the hoses. btw... I use adjustable clamps (metal band with screw to adjust) for everything requiring clamps. I'm good like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Why Not The Worm Type Master P? You Talking About Using The Type You Squeeze Together With A Pliers or something? It's the clamps that are tightened with a screw but are smooth. The worm type clamps shred up the small diameter hoses especially over time. I think Evilette's described them. http://www.aapsa.com.au/awshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_10&products_id=58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EviLette Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Yep! Those are the ONLY type of clamps I will use on my car, unless some different type is required. They just make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Plus you can tighten the shit out of them and they won't strip out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 http://www.aapsa.com.au/awshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_10&products_id=58 $105 for that????????? gotta be shittin me. thats still $1 per clamp when even buying them in bulk in that kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloDude Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 http://www.aapsa.com.au/awshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_10&products_id=58 $105 for that????????? gotta be shittin me. thats still $1 per clamp when even buying them in bulk in that kit damm, it would be nice to have every clamp you would need but, it would pain me to pay $100 for clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 nah just get the 5 packs at pepboys for $2.99 nevermind that kit, that was the first google result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismellrealbad Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 i knew you werent recommending that specific kit, just showing a pic. it did have my jaw to the floor though. next thing you know gas will be over 3.50.... OOPS! already is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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