The line that takes trans fluid to the radiator on my XJ blew today...getting it replaced. Would it be prudent to replace the return line as well? It's a 96 with 133k miles.
I stopped at a NAPA this weekend and the owner said that 80% of his business is Brakes...including brake lines. He couldn't believe that my 15 year old truck still had the original calipers...he honestly did not believe me until I told him the truck and I live in the West.
If one of your transmission lines has rusted through then the other is probably not far behind.
But some other guys might chime in different...it really depends more on your personality than anything else.
You might want to inspect the brake lines and fuel lines while you're at it. Replace them when the rust starts scaling. I've done many such jobs. I keep my cars a long time.
Originally Posted By: HoosierJeeper
The line that takes trans fluid to the radiator on my XJ blew today...getting it replaced. Would it be prudent to replace the return line as well? It's a 96 with 133k miles.
I would the return is under the same pressure which is low but nevertheless the rubber is just as degraded. I would guess 15-20 yrs for OE parts 10 yrs for aftermarket in those conditions.
Originally Posted By: HoosierJeeper
It has new brake lines, but right now I'm mainly concerned about the trans lines...should those be replaced regularly like radiator hoses?
I've never heard of this happening before.... but you can safely assume if one went, the other is near the end of it's life, too.... (or might last another 5-10 years, who knows...)