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Old May 28, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Are your transmission cooler lines leaking?
Mine were, and I fixed them for free.

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Cleaned them up with brake cleaner, let it dry.
The applied Liquid Tape, let it dry, repeat.
3 coats.
Drove almost 500 miles over the weekend and no more leaks.
I am still going to replace all of the lines because they are heavily rusted but at least I am not having to add trans fluid every couple of days.

SO if you are in a pinch and need to just "get by" then give it a try.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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How does it apply....brush?
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Nice temp fix!
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Yes with a brush, it also comes in a spray can but I use the brush stuff, its like $5 a can.
I fixed my cracked cruise control hoses with it 5 years ago with it.
But with something as important as the trans lines I wont be so cheap.
Once the brakes are done the trans cooler lines will be next.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Yikes... look at the rust.. WD-40 the area and it will slow the rust.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by oilspotLR
Yikes... look at the rust.. WD-40 the area and it will slow the rust.
What rust?
On the metal cooler line?
That will last another year at least if I wanted it to, but they will all be replaced before winter.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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I think your automatic anti-rust applicator is set on low - you a'int leakin' enough...

That Liquid Tape is good stuff, like duct tape in a bottle...
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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I need to stress that this is a temporary fix, it will work long enough to get you home, or until payday so you can fix it properly.

I am checking all of my options, including using a pipe cutter to cut the metal pipe, then a flare tool to flare the ends and then run new rubber line.
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike555
What rust?
On the metal cooler line?
That will last another year at least if I wanted it to, but they will all be replaced before winter.
No, the spot where the body mounts to the frame, where it should be white/ color of Disco!
 
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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by oilspotLR
No, the spot where the body mounts to the frame, where it should be white/ color of Disco!
LOL!!!
That is nothing to worry about.
You guys scare to easy.
 
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