Auto transmission Cooler Lines

[PPeters]

Just a heads up for all the auto guys. While making adjustments to my steering gear box (taking up the gear lash), I needed to get the intake plumbing out of the way. When I went to remove the boot below the battery, I noticed the transmission oil cooler lines that run between the intercooler outlet and radiator have a band style clamp that keep them in position. I have never messed with mine, and upon closer inspection the clamp was far enough down that it was IN CONTACT with the intercooler neck. Furthermore, it was twisted just enough to put the hard line in contact with the radiator at the upper end, just prior to the transition to hose before entering the cooler. Checked to see if the clamp was loose, nope. So it was installed this way at the factory, or previous owner. Loosened the clamp and pushed it up about 2 inches, straightened it out, and now nothing is in contact. Examined the outlet where the nut on the clamp was rubbing, and there is a divit about 1/16" deep I don't think I have a leak, but when I replace the radiator, I'm gonna pull the intercooler and check it over real good. Like I said, just a heads up, FWIW.



Pat