auto trans cooler lines

**stradlater** · 16-11-2008, 09:20 AM

So I've got the auto trans lines on the a340e that came with the 1uz.

They are solid, and a solid pain in the arse.

What have people done to replace auto trans lines with something more useable and flexible?

**mrshin** · 16-11-2008, 10:45 AM

Replace them with hose.

**stradlater** · 16-11-2008, 10:50 AM

rubber? braided, etc?

how does the hose attach to the box? can I just hose clamp it onto a cut off part of the metal pipe?

**mrshin** · 16-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Cut the steel pipe off someplace convenient, use a double flare tool to put a small lip on the end of the pipe, and use a hoseclamp. Auto trans cooler hose doesn't cost that much at any car parts place/hose and fittings place.

**stradlater** · 16-11-2008, 11:41 AM

rubber? braided, etc?

how does the hose attach to the box? can I just hose clamp it onto a cut off part of the metal pipe?

**stradlater** · 16-11-2008, 11:42 AM

sorry for the double post, toymods fucked up as usual

**Vios-GT_07** · 16-11-2008, 12:12 PM

i was lent this special tool to cut the solid lines so i could fit a high pressure hose over it with a hose clamp.. and yea this has worked, no leaks and no sign it will leak..has been going strong for 10,000 kms and the car just sold, straight into a 16 hour journey..

braided lines are an options but very expensive and not worth it for just a normal daily imo.. i paid 20 bucks for that length of hose, some clamps and 10 minutes with the cutting tool

edit : oh i had to use the tool because when i cut it initially i kinked the line.. the tool is small and sort of cuts around the pipe if you know what i mean..

**thechuckster** · 16-11-2008, 07:01 PM

strad: just use rubber hose with worm-drive clamps that don't cut the hose ... and make sure you get the right ID of the hose. Toyota power-steering hard lines seem to be larger than local items.

**stradlater** · 16-11-2008, 08:53 PM

Splendid, thanks Chuck.
seems like that's the go.

**PlacentaJuan** · 17-11-2008, 07:40 AM

yea we just use fuel hose (!)

last time i did a new cooler though i bought proper TRANSMISSION hose which wasnt that exy.

**stradlater** · 17-11-2008, 10:03 AM

Transmission hose it is...

**takai** · 17-11-2008, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Vios-GT_07

edit : oh i had to use the tool because when i cut it initially i kinked the line.. the tool is small and sort of cuts around the pipe if you know what i mean..

What, you mean like a Pipe Cutter.

Who woulda thunk it.

Pipe cutter, 3/8 trans hose ftw.

**Vios-GT_07** · 17-11-2008, 10:46 AM

sorry i had a mental blank.. it is a pipe cutter..

**SuperDave** · 17-11-2008, 06:57 PM

I know you have already gone for the rubber hose, but to reinforce why you don't need to pay through the nose for braided is why do you need a hose with a burst pressure of 1500-3000PSI. I'd rather a hose go then a gearbox/cooler/etc.

**Ribfeast** · 20-11-2008, 01:59 PM

I got rid of my hardline metal trans lines a few years ago and replaced with standard transmission hose, never had a problem. Just keep it well clear of your exhaust components.