Transmission cooling line/hose replacement - options?

Atrus · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:24 am **Posts:** 48

So, I noticed a small puddle under the passenger front of my KJ a little while back - week or so. Been getting a little bigger every time I park. I assumed it was the radiator or an engine coolant hose as it's got 70k on it.I finally decided I couldn't be in denial anymore and checked it out tonight.

Ends up that it's the transmission line running to the radiator/cooler.

What are my options here, fellas? Dealer part only? Expensive as hell? Looked at the standard big box stores, and they just seem to have generic transmission hose available there.

I'm extraordinarily short on time right now as I am supposed to be moving this weekend, and the KJ was playing an integral part in that. I am considering just having it taken to the dealer as it needs a trans flush anyway, not to mention the driver's side window regulator is crapping out again. Just curious as to how painful this will be on the finances. If it's ridiculously pricey, I'd be interested in taking care of it myself. I am pretty much hemmoraging money with the house and all at this point.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:59 am

Must replace the whole line and not sure if the aftermarket has them yet so maybe a dealer part.Imagine it would run about $125 or so for the lines and most likely the same for install,just guessing from other trans cooler jobs I've done before.

Atrus · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:24 am **Posts:** 48

Troy - thanks for the info, gives me a ballpark.

Anything unforseen in changing myself? Looks like it'd be easy enough, but I know looks can be deceiving. From a quick glance, it seems the biggest PITA about it is getting to the fittings on the raditor. Most likely would have to pull the front bumper cover.

Atrus · **Joined:** Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:24 am **Posts:** 48

Just an FYI for anyone that comes across this thread in the future...

Going to run me $380 for parts and labor. The lines are allegedly sold as a kit, therefore, they'll replace both of them. Sucks that it makes it more expensive, but on the other hand, if one was leaking, I'd be worried the other could soon have issues too. The parts alone are supposedly about $200.

So, I am having trans flush, lines replaced, and window regulator fixed...

Trans Flush - $160
Trans Lines - $380
Regulator(s) - $0

He told me they'd be able to discount a bit since the $380 includes cost related to trans fluid topoff...since I am getting the flush, he'll knock a little cash off since I won't need the new fluid for the lines - I am paying for it via the flush anyway.

Nice thing - they told me they'd replace the driver's window regulator that's bad, but also, they'll inspect all others and replace them if they show pending issues and if they are not the updated design. I know I had the driver's replaced 40k miles ago under warranty, can't remember if the passenger was done. I *think* it was. The rears, I don't think were ever done.

Transmission cooling line/hose replacement - options?

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