05 4.0 auto 42 rle trans. I am in process of replacing the two lines. I have both disconnected from both radiator and transmission, but I can’t figure out how to get them out of there? Should I slide the lines towards the front or the rear of the Jeep? I get stuck either way right now...thanks for any Advice!
Transmission cooler lines removal
- Thread starter mtraikov
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I'm assuming you are removing them permanently. So jut grab some diaginal cutting pliers ( called dykes around here) and snip the lines in half. Easy Peasy.
Yes I am removing the old ones for good. So I can put in my new metal lines. But from which direction should I route the new ones through?
Yea OEM lines. So i have to remove the exhaust??? That makes the job much more time consuming. Can it be done with exhaust loose and not fully removed?
Irving
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Hi, where did you find the new oil lines??? how much did you pay for them? Thanks!
Hey, I found them online I believe RockAuto had them. It was ~160 for complete OEM lines. Install was a complete pain due to clearance but they fit perfect, but fixed my issue. I unbolted the exhaust from the manifold so there was more room to fit them. Ideally, removing the entire exhaust would be much easier, but my midpipe connection was rusted and I didnt want to deal with that, especially since I did this in my driveway in December when it was 7* outside. Make sure you you install the quick disconnects correctly and they are seated perfectly or else your lines will pop off from radiator side. Dont ask me how I know...Cheers.
Reviving this old thread. I was wondering if the transmission end of the lines can be reached and connected without removing the skid plate? I'm just starting to look at doing this job and assessing whether it's something I can tackle myself. The lines are now $232 at Rock Auto.
Depends on your skids and how motivated you are.
Do yourself a favor though and take the 20 minutes to drop your skids.
Thanks.....I assume you had to disconnect the exhaust at the manifold as others have said?
Move them towards the rear and down, be patient… same for when you install them.
No need to disco the exhaust.
No need to disco the exhaust.
If you are still shopping for the actual lines you might check out Modern Day Muffler & Brakes, they are a sponsor here and I am sure in the sponsor tab above you'd get a discount. I had considered their lines before but I was able to just repair my leak on mine instead. Best of luck!
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Nope, just a couple gentle bends to get them free. Going back in wouldn't be as easy but I didn't use OE replacements either.
mine were hard line from the trans and transition to rubber b4 the radiator. They had a push lock fitting at the radiator and the 3/8 lines goes to a larger bushing threaded into the tranny