2010 Chevy Cobalt, 2.2L Automatic. 52k

My Transmission cooler lines are leaking under pressure. The reason is poor craftsmanship from the factory resulting in a bad crimp between metal and rubber return line. Yeah real nice. Realizing the lines need to be replace its probably the most practical time to look into installing a transmission temp sensor.

Are there any kits for sale that I can plumb into the new lines? or there are only some universal options.

better yet is there an easier way

Thanks

 

The lines come as an assembly, unless you plan on cutting off the stock crimps and putting regular clamps back on, there's no way to add a gauge in the process during a normal replacement of the assembly. What are you doing that needs a trans temp gauge?

Also, it's not really "poor construction" if they are just now leaking on a 5 year old part. It's not a fool-proof design and it's very easy to service. It's a car, parts fail.

 

It's much easier to use a scangauge like the Aeroforce to read simple information like trans temp from the computer.

 

Cars staying stock,just bored and firgured why not. I agree parts fail, I don't consider a trans cooler line a part. It's like a brake line. Let's put it this way...
My Trans cooler lines have no rust, no sign of contact with foreign objects. Car is always washed. It's pretty ridiculas if you ask me, and the lines starting leaking in 9/13. I parked it for the winter in 10/13. That's only 3 years. Bullshit

 

Agreed it's not the best design, you can cut off the factory crimps and put new hoses with regular clamps, probably won't have a repeat failure. Or you can replace the whole line assy and hope it lasts longer. But it's a common source of leaks on GM cars.