For this reason, i prefer to cut/grind/tear off the old hose ferrules, and take off the old hose, leaving the fitting in place. (Yes, it is a little messy) Then get a length of bulk hose at the FLAPS and 4 hose clamps, cut the hose to length, and clamp it on. Refill the trans fluid and go.
At 08:24 PM 11/7/2007, you wrote: >At 02:14 PM 11/7/2007, Chris wrote: > >will be installing a new set of ATF cooler hoses this weekend. Do > >the threads need to be treated in any way? tape? threadlocker? > > I wish you luck but when I tried fooling with these hoses on my >83 SD it turned out to be a major PIA. It looked like the aluminum >of the cooler had reacted chemically with the steel of the hose >fitting and eroded the area that makes the seal. Aluminum also was >fused in the threads of the hose coupling. The lower fitting was the >problem, I guess because it got more salt spray there. I tried >truing up the sealing surfaces with various tools. Also tried tape >on the threads. It always started leaking again after a week or >two. The local expert advised against welding another fitting on the >aluminum cooler - he was afraid it might not hold and dump all the >oil before the driver could react and save the engine. He had >examples. I tried a salvage yard cooler, it leaked the same way. So >I eventually slathered it up with J-B Weld (being careful not to get >any where it would get into the oil stream) and reassembled it. It >has held now for several years. > > Dave Gilmore, Cameron WV > > Liberalism is virtue at its most charming point of relaxation. > > > > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
