95 trans/coolant bottle

[Red Rocket]

This part looks like a cooler from trans to coolant, some kind of exchanger. It is on a 95 reg cab automatic longbox, and on the pass side of the motor, underthe exhaust manifold, maybe a foot or so long and 6 in across. Anyway the problem is that it is leaking from the fittings, is this a common problem, and what is a permanent fix. ANy help is appreciated.



Nick

 

[Joe G.]

Nick,



That cooler has the same type of plastic fittings for the cooler lines as the transmission. I replaced all four with compression fittings.

 

[Extreme1]

I would recommend the updated line and fittings. It's not a cheap fix but there have been cases where the line would crack next to the compression fitting due to an upset in the material to retain the plastic clips.