When I gave my dad’s 98 Chevy K1500 its annual oil change I noticed that one of the transmission cooler lines is severely rusted. Is there anything special I need to know about replacing them, or is it just turning bolts and adding fluid?
Replacing transmission cooler lines?
- Thread starter Elkins45
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Get the Fan, Fan Stroud & Lower Radiator hose out of the way so you don't have to tweak the lines as much.
Further advice will depend if these are Quick Connect or SAE Flare....IIRC '98 is Quick Connect?
Further advice will depend if these are Quick Connect or SAE Flare....IIRC '98 is Quick Connect?
Quick glance online they appear to be Quick Connect. Does it have an auxiliary cooler already?
Not unless it came from the factory with one. I honestly don't know I usually drive manuals.
Knowing that could help you determine whether or not you're getting the right line. Or it could help you determine if you need one (if you do a lot of towing). Should be a small (likely black) looking 'radiator' directly behind your grille.
Can you even get new lines for a 1998?
Autozone lists them.
If they aren't leaking- just rub some grease on the rusted portions.....
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Is there any harm in leaving the line open for long enough to take the old one to the parts store to make sure it’s the right part?
Please post some pics on these lines.
No. Just cap the ends so dirt and debris doesn't get into the lines.
