Transmission Cooling Line Replacement

[criket]

Ouch! Yea it looks like it would be a major pain dude. Best of luck!!!

[Matt]

Alternator is out.... still can't get that line out. I'm actually not sure what i want to do at this point. Did Chrysler think this line would never leak? I think I have to remove the cat so it drops/slides out towards the back now, but that's still questionable.

[Matt]

Just did some google searching.... looks like most people leave the metal lines in place and cut out the rubber hose section (they leak at the crimps) and then use trans hose and clamps. At least i have a backup plan now..

[Matt]

Here's my warning to Hemi owners..... Get a quote! I HATE other people working on my vehicles and I would have gladly paid someone $300 to replace these trans lines!!

Pictures uploading. Store was out of 3/8" trans hose so I used 3/8" fuel injector hose (at least its high pressure). I'll pick up some trans hose when i have a chance and keep an eye on it

[Matt]

Ok here's my work area. Note that intake and alternator have been removed.



Since i already had the front disconnected I cut the lines and pulled out the front section so I can work on them on the bench... note that even snaking these small sections was a PITA



Experimenting with the crimp





That didn't work out too well so i started with a larger section next time:







.... hoping that those slight nicks in the flanges dont lead to a leak.... but its pretty thick wall tubing so i hope im OK..

[Matt]

Now for the lines in the engine bay



Very difficult with the limited space and limited visibility, so i triiiiiiied taking my time (which im not normally good at)



First one came off great! (second one didnt...)

[Matt]

Once all the crimps were cut off, i put the front lines back in, connected all the quick disconnects, and sized up some fresh hose.





A reminder of the crappy work conditions:



All tightened up and now a reminder of why the alternator needs to come out: