545svk

Hi, I already have a leaking radiator(waiting for parts to arrive) and now seem to have a leak in the connection to the transmission cooler as well. Following the line back, it turn from rubber to metal and snake through behind the front suspension. There then appear to be a connection that can be undone.

Question; Can the pipe between the cooler and the connection be removed without having to disassemble the front suspension? and can the rubber part be replaced?

Thanks

545svk

Bump

I just got these connectors undone and the radiator removed. Is there a way to check if the leaks are from the actual connectors or from bad connectors.

Both were pretty tight to undo, but not overly so.

Thanks

dr bob

Clean everything, obviously, and see if the hose is damaged. There's no good way to test the disconnected hose in place. The seat in the cooler fitting and the end of the hose that mates there need to be scrupulously clean to avoid leakage there. Any bit of crud will risk a gap that fluid can flow through. Since the 'seal' is metal on metal, you might consider a very light film of Loctite 574 anaerobic sealant there on assembly. Then follow the WSM guidelines on torque at the fitting, with counterhold on the radiator side of the connection. I'm hesitant to advise on sealants in the transmission connections, because of the downsides to any getting loose in the transmission. The 574 cures firm when compressed in the absence of air, so a carefull application to just the area where there is metal-to-metal contact is important.