changing transmission hose to and from radiator

[andyli]

hi, guys, I found one of the hoses from the radiator( supposed to be the transmission fluid inside) is leaking at the end from the radiator. the hose is being harder, and I tried to fastenit but does not seem to work. could I change it myslef, my idea is loose the clamps and try to block each end with something. is there a high pressure? if yes, I have to give up and let the mechanics ripped off.

[Pub247]

Its high pressure when the motor is running mine is doing the same and i got to change it soon. It's going to leak out a bit of fluid and if your replacing it you'll need at least a high pressure rated hose and maybe some fluid to replace whatever lost.
Might be worth getting a tray to catch the fluid draining out the raidiator

[pandaman]

Easy fix. Leave the motor off for a while and rip it off and replace it. I think 5/16 fuel line will do the trick. should get bugger all fluid coming out as most of it will drain back into the box. If you don't wanna dirty up your garage floor, you might wanna catch it though. The important bit is to make sure you don't let too much dust and dirt get into the ends while they're open. Have fun.

[andyli]

Easy fix. Leave the motor off for a while and rip it off and replace it. I think 5/16 fuel line will do the trick. should get bugger all fluid coming out as most of it will drain back into the box. If you don't wanna dirty up your garage floor, you might wanna catch it though. The important bit is to make sure you don't let too much dust and dirt get into the ends while they're open. Have fun.

many thanks, I will do it tomorrow. my plan is make some block with wooden chopstick and try to block each ends and then if my hands are quick, it should be possible to change it.

[pandaman]

many thanks, I will do it tomorrow. my plan is make some block with wooden chopstick and try to block each ends and then if my hands are quick, it should be possible to change it.

lol, just don't lose wooden chopstick inside transmission cooler. That would suck. I'd just plug the open ends with rag to make sure no crap gets in.

[andyli]

lol, just don't lose wooden chopstick inside transmission cooler. That would suck. I'd just plug the open ends with rag to make sure no crap gets in.

many thanks, I have to buy the hose and oil today, the chopstick plan is changed.

[andyli]

many thanks, I have to buy the hose and oil today, the chopstick plan is changed.

hi, I changed the lower one myself this morning and I felt great, too busy at the moment and will chnage the uppper one if got time.