Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) trans temp sender line location

[TFlewitt]

Hi, can someone tell me which trans cooler line is the "out" line? Is it the front or rear line on the transmission? I think it is the front one which then goes up to the coolant heat exchanger and on to the front air cooler. I've read that there is an trans temp sender adapter available from Dodge, but what is wrong with cutting, flaring the 1/2" aluminum line and using a JIC flare "T" for the sender? Thanks.



Todd

 

[DOUGMartin]

I do belive it is the front if i remeber right. It kinda hooks where it goes into the trany.

 

[rweis]

You can cut and flare the line.



My feeling was if I made a mistake and the cut hot line did not hold for any reason the transmission was in BIG trouble.



There are kits for compression fittings that have a T for the sensor. Again, IF they vibrate loose or don't hold tightness they leak at best and fail at worst.



Therefore I bought the transmission line. Manufactured with the port in it, period.



Whatever you think you can cut and flare and not leak or fail. Consequences of failure are fairly extreme.



Bob Weis

 

[keimmmo]

Yes, it is the front line that is the pressure line out of the trans.



Personally, I used compression fittings and put a 1/2 NPT (water pipe) "T" in the line at the 90 degree curve that goes up to the heat exchanger. It has been on there for over a year and hasn't leaked a drop.



Steve

 

[JKuehl78]

Is the canister on the passenger side of the engine the heat exchanger? My temperature sending unit is right below it in one of the lines and is leaking. Does this always have fluid in it or can I remove the line without getting an expensive Amsoil bath?

 

[CFowler]

i have in other trucks always used the ole t method and never on all of them had a leak. but this one i went with the transmission line out from the 96 year i think. might still have the part number. about 90 bucks though. your choice. good luck carl

 

[V Baker]

Oil cooler Tube DC part# 05011244AA has a port for your sender.

 

[NWhitney]

DC Part Number

I called the dealer and they told me that it was a vaild part number in the price list and they could order it if I gave them $114. 00. I said thanks but no thanks. Where can I get one of these and not get took to the cleaners?

 

[V Baker]

NWhitney,you'r right,not cheap. I got one 2 years ago from www.smokindiesel.com for around 90. 00. I just didn't want take a chance on a seperation or leak.

 

[y-knot]

I have been working up to installing a transmission cooler for my truck, and i plan on cutting into the return (back most line) line and picking up the transmission fluid there for my cooler. The transmission lines are all 3/8" steel, and very easy to cut and add fittings. I personally do not like the compression fittings on such an important piece, but many use them because they are simple and cheap. The best method is to purchase a double flair maker, they run about 35-40 bucks and will last a life time. They usually flair 3-4 line sizes, so they are very handy to have. You only need to go to a hardware or auto parts store and buy yourself some 3/8 tubbing adapters. I will do the same when I add the cooler, just get myself two 3/8" tube to 1/4"Fe-male adapters and flair them in. Really this is the best method to join transmission lines.

 

[CFowler]

tried any local salvage yards?