Steel vs rubber hoses for trans cooler lines

Rubber trans cooler lines | El Camino Central Forum

I've used the rubber lines with no problems. Recently on the Elkie when I put the external trans cooler in. You have to use the correct hose ...

Rubber transmission cooler line - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Regular rubber hose in a transmission or power steering circuit is a bad idea - the hose will disintegrate over time. But yeah, just echoing ...

Tranny cooler line alternatives..copper or rubber OK??

I'd trust copper tubing more than a flaky half rotted out steel line,thats for sure..they also sell "air brake tubing" thats copper and has ...

Transmission cooling lines---steel or rubber??? - Club Hot Rod

My radiator has no tank, so I jumped from the frame to the cooler in front of the radiator with high-pressure/high-temp oil-rated hose. Steel ...

Fuel line vs. tranny cooler line - what's the diff? | Team Camaro Tech

Rubber cooler lines will work, but they are prone to leaking. The heat and oil will make them soft. Steel or aluminum lines are best. I have ...

running rubber hose for tranny cooler lines - Pirate 4x4

Just get the stuff designated for trans cooler use and you will be fine. You could run it all in rubber and be fine so long as it doesn't chaffe or get pinched.

Transmission cooler lines | Adventure Rider

Fuel hose and ATF transmission hose are different compounds. Fuel hose on a trans cooler will melt in about a day, maybe less. Use trans line ...

Anyone use black braided hose on Transmission lines

I just switched all my lines from braided steel to black russell hose from my trans to the cooler. Is this safe to do and does anyone else use ...

Flexible trans lines vs hard lines ? | Just Commodores

Rubber is fine if if you get trans cooler line. It's commonly used in lots of cars.

Rubber hose for tranny lines? - ThirdGen.Org

... transmission cooler lines and they're still leaking around the metal line. I want to go buy barb fittings and cut the lines right before ...

Connecting 5/16 OD steel trans line to 11/16 OD rubber hose

I ran hydraulic hose from transmission to cooler then back to transmission. the hydraulic hose can handle the heat better than reg. rubber hose.

Is splicing trans cooler lines with rubber hose kosher? - Corral.net

Yep you should be OK, just make sure the clamps are tight and the hose isn't kinked. FWIW I'm using about 1-2 feet on each of my cooler lines near the ...

Can't get trans cooler rubber hose to slide on far

Try silicone spray or dielectric grease. B/c the silicone will not harm the rubber. ... really grip the steel or brass fitting. Uncle Bob.

Automatic transmission cooling lines | Jeep Wrangler TJ Forum

Just use transmission cooler or oil cooler hose. It's rated SAE J1019 and sold everywhere. Gates, Continental and Hayes all make it. You want ...

Transmission cooler lines | ClassicBroncos.com Forum

I try to use as much steel line as I can from a durability standpoint, plus steel will help dissipate the heat better whereas rubber might tend ...

Braided Transmission Lines or Hard Lines???? - The 1947

Overall, it's a personal choice. Some people complain about the longevity of rubber components but heavy equipment has been using rubber hoses ( ...

Transmission Cooler Lines | Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Forum

You can use rubber but make sure its rated for transmission fluid and double clamp. Make sure the line is ultra clean and maybe even rough it up ...

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Metal ATF lines spliced to rubber hose, what should I do? (Trans ...

Then run two new rubber lines off of the metal ones to your cooler. Pretty standard, that's how most of us do it. Interesting. Is it really ...

Braided Transmission Lines 904 - Moparts Forums

It's very low pressure, trans cooler lines. IMO I see steel lines as being better and more of a quality install. Braided of any kind of hose ...