Dannymik Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 The damn Cutty is pissing out tranny fluid. This is a bad drip almost constant and its coming from under the radiator. So I have to say thats its one of the tranny cooler lines...wouldnt you agree? Also I think I paid like $30 a piece for them? Money, money, money, I could never catch up with my bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 find the hole and sleeve the metal line with some 3/8 rubber line IIRC. More than likely it's leaking at a clamp or crimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 find the hole and sleeve the metal line with some 3/8 rubber line IIRC. More than likely it's leaking at a clamp or crimp. Now that its light outside(noticed that its leaking last night) I'm going to locate the hole. One question I want to ask before I check this out is if the radiator has been known to leak tranny fluid or maybe the area it connects where the lines come in/out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 it's a rarety. Don't worry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 it's a rarety. Don't worry about that. Well here it is Brian or whoever could help me on this. The cooler lines look wet, but its not dripping from there. I actually can't pinpoint the hole, but I do know its dripping like crazy and makes me think its the radiator(guess). Here's some pictures....even caught the drips since they were impossible to miss. Thanks Dan What do you think? I bet this will hit me far back. Also if I have to replace the radiator how much do they cost and is this a headache of a job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 I guess that you can say that I have good news about the leak...its coming from the connection into the radiator. I guess $50 is better than $400. Off to Advanced Auto I go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe2fast Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 dude! you caught a drop in mid air!!!! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 dude! you caught a drop in mid air!!!! :shock: I know, but it wasn't hard to catch it since the leak is very bad! Turns out that I only spent $7 on a 20" and 30" brake line tubing. BTW its a 3/8 connection not a 5/16 for anyone that has this problem in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 You car looked like it was bleeding. Glad it was a cheap fix.. fuckin money pit cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 I guess that you can say that I have good news about the leak...its coming from the connection into the radiator. I guess $50 is better than $400. Off to Advanced Auto I go! What connection, you mean where the head threads into the radiator, it's leaking from THERE? Or is the metal line actually damaged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 The simple solution to this problem is to not have a need for cooler lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 I guess that you can say that I have good news about the leak...its coming from the connection into the radiator. I guess $50 is better than $400. Off to Advanced Auto I go! What connection, you mean where the head threads into the radiator, it's leaking from THERE? Or is the metal line actually damaged? Sorry, not the actual connection into the radiator. The exposed metal part of the line is rusted where I seen it leaking. All in all it seems like a simple fix since the brake line stuff is bendable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 ah ok, that's what I mentioned earlier, that if it's cheaper and easier, just sleeve the line with rubber hose and clamp it. Otherwise if you can get the right kind of metal line, just replace it. It might be better to get the pre-bent part from GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted July 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 It might be better to get the pre-bent part from GM, its highly recommended after a huge series of mother f'ers and torn up knuckles. The brake line is ok if you don't have to bend the damn line 40 times. So far no leaks, but I will have to keep my eyes peeled and check my tranny fluid level. While I was at it I changed the oil(Castrol GTX high mileage/ bosch premium oil filter $13.99 on sale) so I bet my new neighbors at my new apartment complex are loving me...the manager said no to car repairs, but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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