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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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transmission cooling line help

i want to run a 100 percent braided line from the trans to the cooler and back would this part work for the transmission side or would i need this and this
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Re: transmission cooling line help

The banjo bolt won't work.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Re: transmission cooling line help

I know at least the trans uses 5/16" flare fittings.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Re: transmission cooling line help

None of those will work. The fitting going into the transmission case is 1/8 NPT.

I simply used the factory lines and cut them about 2" off the transmission. I just slid the steel braided lines over the tubes and secured them with hose clamps. With limited access and a tranny shield, loosening the hose clamps makes removing the cooler lines so much easier.
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Re: transmission cooling line help

Originally Posted by fast82z
I know at least the trans uses 5/16" flare fittings.
I thought a 5/15th fitting had 1/2 20 threads i could be wrong tho
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Re: transmission cooling line help

1/8 npt in trans.
5/16 lines and ends.
wouldn't ever recommend anything but solid line in between such large gaps. connections yes, but not for long distances. Note: trans fluid is very flammable, it will catch you, your car, or both on fire if not handled properly. I know this might sound paranoid but i've caught many cars on fire during fill up of the trans when the fluid burps out of the tube after a overhaul, and it is scramble time to get it out, I've had a pressure gauge blow out on me too and burned the car to the ground- I'm not fire prone, just a busy guy.
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