Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) transmission lines

[jpogue]

One of my lines going from the transmission to the right side of the engine is leaking. Leak happens when I start in the morning. My mechanic who did my exhaust valve springs looked at it and recommended the line be replaced, but dodge did not have them in stock and don't know when they are getting more. So I took to my truck to trans shop and they are going to see if they can fix the line or maybe build another one. Anyone else have a problem with this line.



jpogue

 

[fest3er]

Oh, that's another replacement I forgot about. One of the hard trans lines was leaking a few years ago; it had rusted through.

Tell the shop if it's old enough and rusted enough, replace the whole thing. If it otherwise looks good, splice in a new section.

 

[WilsonF]

Many of our trucks have, had, trans tubing leaks. Most, me included replace them w/hose. You can get transmission hose from NAPA I think it was 1/2" and it will take some fittings,I don't know which ones you will need. I did mine over two years ago and no leaks. Make sure you get transmission rated hose.

Floyd

 

[jpogue]

Thanks for your advice guys. Wilson, I like your idea of just replacing the line with hose this seems like it might be a cheaper option. The line is leaking right were the hard line couples with the rubber section. It quits leaking once truck is warmed up.

 

[Extreme1]

You should be able to fix that. I replaced the rubber section on mine with a couple barb fittings and some good hose.

 

[flyby night]

If you have a fitting/hose place near you, you could take the lines out, get adapter fittings and have hydraulic type hoses made up. I shouldn't be that awful expensive and then you don't have to worry about hose clamps.

 

[jpogue]

Thanks guys for all of your input. I took it my transmission guy and he says he works with a shop that can replace the rubber section he was not that crazy about just running hose with clamps. It's time for new fluid and filter anyway so I'll have him do it all at once. Thanks again everyone for your help.

 

[Dfuruness]

If it is the plastic line connector leaking then it is due to fail. My failed while towing my trailer in 1999. The plastic fittings have been a problem for may of us with 1995 vintage Cummins. The fittings were redesigned shortly after the 1995-96 models.



If you are dealing with a trans guy who is not willing to run hose and clamps... take it to someone who will. . You would be better suited in the long run to have all the lines replaced.



Cheers.

 

[Texis]

Keep a VERY close eye on the OEM steel lines, they chaff in multiple locations and spring leaks. I was lucky and always noticed the fluid on the ground before the trans drained completely. It got so bad that I kept a small section of 1/2 hose, clamps and mini-tubing cutters in the tool box.



I had so many trans line leaks (5) from the lines rubbing agains't steel stuff that I finally lost it!! I replaced ALL the lines with 1/2" ID 5000 psi double braided hydraulic hoses. I used 1/2" tube compression x #6 hyd fittings to get onto the steel lines, the hose has reusable #6 female ends. I think the total cost was something like $200 bucks.



I kow it's ridiculas, but that is ONE issue that will never leave me stranded at midnight in a driving rain again... . 100 miles from home, at a truck stop.

 

[Extreme1]

Keep a VERY close eye on the OEM steel lines, they chaff in multiple locations and spring leaks.

It's a good idea to put a short piece of fuel line between them and tie wrap the tight together to keep that from happening.



The above mention regarding the plastic in the fittings: The lines for the old trucks have been redesigned and the new lines are like the lines for the newer trucks.