Guest wayne2reattas Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Can anyone tell me where I can get both transmission coolant lines? I was wondering if there was someplace other than GM so they would be more reasonable cost. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta45 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Almost any auto parts store. 3/8 steel line, bend as needed, easy to cut and re-flair. OR get barbed hose adaptors and run in rubber ‘transmission cooling’ hose. A lot of hydraulic line suppliers also have the steel tubing. KennyV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wayne2reattas Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks Kenny. Have you done this? We just replaced the brake lines. That wasn't too bad a job bending and flaring those. What about the rubber hose sections that appear to be incorporated into these lines? I haven't taken the old ones off yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wayne2reattas Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Kenny-- Could you also explain what you mean by ""OR get barbed hose adaptors and run in rubber ‘transmission cooling’ hose."" Not really understanding!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 You need at least a short section of rubber line on the supply and return lines near the radiator to absorb vibration between the drivetrain and the radiator to prevent the steel lines from breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wayne2reattas Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks Ronnie - so the rubber I see is just a section of rubber hose slid onto the metal line? Is that correct? I just don't want to start this until I am sure I fully understand what I am doing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The rubber hoses normally have clamps on them. I have not actually looked at my Reatta but but most other cars have a short piece of rubber hose that connects two sections of steel line near the radiator. Is that what you are asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wayne2reattas Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks Ronnie. You did clarify that for me. Just e-mailed Jim to see if he had a pair. After replacing all the brake lines ( bending and flaring for hours ) I was looking for an easy way out ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drake Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Another option, check your area for a hydraulics hose shop. They make up all kinds of hydraulic lines & hoses for construction equipment. I had both my transmission lines made using the old ones as a model. The cost was $86.00 for both. They were a perfect match for ease of installation, and they can handle up to 3,000 psi.(That's what I call a permanent fix) I brought the old lines in, and they made them up while I waited. Took just about an hour. Found them in the local telephone directory--- Randall Pressure Systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reattasnohio Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Wayne,I found the Caddilac dealer locally had the exact lines for my 91 but they were designed for a trans cooler. I installed a cooler into the system and then they worked. I also thought about just connecting the hoses and bypassing the cooler. Not sure which front wheel drive they were off of. Some of the other ideas might be easier.Chris in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I bought new ones from CarQuest three years ago. Perfect fit. Around $75.00 total if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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