Oaky so I was under my car and noticed an oil, I wipe some off and begin searching for the source well it's from the tranny, it looks like I either need to recrimp the connection (which is out of the question without the crimper tool), or replace the line. I could have used a hose clamp to fix the problem but theres nothing for that clamp to clamp... heres a pic. Its the line going from the tranny to the radiator. It's only a weeping leak, nothing major, so I should be fine for a little until I can get in there. Any suggestions?

 

They will drip like that forever.They are the tranny cooler lines and are at low pressure.
Replacement is your only option if you dont wont the drip.Recrimping Im pretty sure wont work.

 

i fix those all the time at work. what i do is take the lines right off and cut the crimp off. to do that you need to use a cutoff tool and cut in line with the hose along the crimp and be very carfull to only cut just through the crimp. do 2 cuts 180 degrees apart and then just pry them off, doesnt take much. now replace the hoses (make sure to only use transmission cooler hose, they are 3/8 diameter) and use normal hose clamps. this is a typical repair.

i wouldnt leave that the way it is, a little drip can turn into a big one in a short time, and being you cant easily check the tranny fluid you risk running low and can cause damage to your tranny. also if you leave it long enough a hose can blow off and leave you stranded.

 

Wait so cut the crimp entirely off, and replace the rubber hoses, using just hose clamps to attach them. And it'll hold?

 

ive done it literally hundreds of times. back in the late 80s thats how all tranny cooler lines were held together, then gm started using crimps because it saved time and money, but when the hose shrinks you cant just tighten the clamps up. there is only about 30psi in the cooler circuit of most transmissions, its low pressure.

 

okay then. looks like a good easy weekend job. Thanks for the advice!!!

 

Did you ever end up changing these, how did it go ? I'm in the same boat.

 

New line assembly, AC Delco, Part # 15817233, is only about $40. Just replace them with factory ones.

 

I hate when my tranny leaks. That's why I tell her to use manpons

 

Yeah I've seen the parts just curious about changing them, how easy it goes..things look easy on paper then WOW...anyone do the job yet and want to toss in a opinion?

 

There's a bolt holding them on the trans, at the cooler it is fuel line style quick disconnects, basically you push in the little release tool and pop them out. Should be super simple, if your car is rusty or corroded, soak the affected fasteners and couplers in some PB Blaster or other high-performance penetrating oil of your choice the day before to help aid in removal.