GM Push Fit Connectors

[Fu Manchu]

I strongly suspect the leak I have is from the push connect fitting on the transmission line to the cooler. Bloody oil everywhere.

Now in the US, these seem to be easy to get. Either as a new o ring and clip or as the entire end fitting.

I can’t find anything on eBay or Amazon in Australia that has these. I did find the aeroflo ones, would they do the job? I’ve attached the image.

Any advice on who best to turn to for buying these?

It could also be from the crimp on the hose. I’d imagine that’s only supplied by Holden as a complete unit.

Also if I do find these push fit connectors, does it matter what transmission they go on?
I’ve got a 5L60E. So are they the same for 4L60E or a 6L?

I’ve attached the lines (similar) I’m talking about.
Images from eBay

 

[whats up]

 

[Fu Manchu]

I mean the factory cooler that’s part of the radiator.

 

[krusing]

When you say its the cooler connector, is it the actual connector [being where the O Ring is, and is it leaking from there],
or is it the fitting where it screws onto the radiator ?
If its the thread, remove it, clean it up, and use gasket cement on the thread,
Where some people say use teflon tape [what plumbers use], that's ok for hot and cold water, but that can break down with oil and excessive heat, and cause it to leak again, where an oil leak you only want to fix it once, as you said, its messy, especially Auto oil.

 

[Fu Manchu]

There’s so much oil it’s not clear exactly which join is doing it. It could be the threaded part. It could be the o-ring. It could be the hose degraded under the crimp.

Was hoping to figure where best to source the parts? Is there a guru shop I should go to online or here in Perth? Do I turn to my trusted Holden parts guy?

 

[Fu Manchu]

The circled joins are the suss ones.

*again, not my image but shows what I’m taking about.

 

[krusing]

The circled joins are the suss ones.

*again, not my image but shows what I’m taking about.

My apology, I thought it may of been the fitting/s at the bottom of the radiator tank,
I haven't had that problem, so I haven't explored that area as such,
I now see what you mean by the push on fittings, I have seen a heap at the wreckers on here in Vic,
Maybe check out some wreckers in WA ,that would be my best [and cheapest]bet, look for a low K/m Vehicle.
On the other hand, I could give you the name of a couple of wreckers I have dealt with, and they are switched on, and most likely have the parts you are looking for.