Transmission fluid leak after rebuild

[Geotrash]

I crawled under to get a better look & snap a few photos. Found the fluid leak!

So, I estimate that repair at approximately 1/2 a$$ed. Worm drove hose clamps have no business being used on rubber transmission cooler lines. At the very least, those should be spring clamps that can maintain tension. Left alone, that connection will fail.

https://a.co/d/acFKSnE

 

[Doubeleive]

Good advice with the pen. I'll do that today. I've been keeping an eye on it & it's actually slightly above the "full" mark. I'm starting to realize the sweet smell may actually be the tranny fluid.

Do you guys think it's normal that those old lines keep spitting fluid?

ya if your sniffer is good enough you could be smelling the trans fluid, I did too many drugs in my youth lol I think I ruined mine

 

[Denali12]

So, I estimate that repair at approximately 1/2 a$$ed. Worm drove hose clamps have no business being used on rubber transmission cooler lines. At the very least, those should be spring clamps that can maintain tension. Left alone, that connection will fail.

https://a.co/d/acFKSnE

I tightened everything down. I’m embarrassed for them at how many turns I got on the hose clamps

 

[Doubeleive]

I tightened everything down. I’m embarrassed for them at how many turns I got on the hose clamps

I would replace that line they cut and get some quick connects and AN lines to the external cooler, this will eliminate any possible leaks in the future, I had worm clamps on mine and had the same issue
I bought 2 of these

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and 2 of these to fit a true cool

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and 2 of these (quick connect factory size), same as what is used on the radiator

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013FFLOG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and 2 of these

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[Denali12]

I would replace that line they cut and get some quick connects and AN lines to the external cooler, this will eliminate any possible leaks in the future, I had worm clamps on mine and had the same issue
I bought 2 of these

6AN 24" NITROUS OXIDE OR FUEL LINE STAINLESS BRAIDED HOSE BLUE ENDS | eBay

This line will work with any system needing a #6 hose. Custom assemblies also available.

www.ebay.com

and 2 of these to fit a true cool

-6AN 6AN Male Flare to 5/8"-18 Inverted Flare Adapter Fitting | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for -6AN 6AN Male Flare to 5/8"-18 Inverted Flare Adapter Fitting at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

and 2 of these (quick connect factory size), same as what is used on the radiator

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013FFLOG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and 2 of these

Amazon.com: Edelbrock 640610 Fitting #6 An Male To 5/8"-18 If Female Clear Zinc : Automotive

Buy Edelbrock 640610 Fitting #6 An Male To 5/8"-18 If Female Clear Zinc: Fittings - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Are you saying replace the lines that run back to the tranny?

 

[Doubeleive]

Are you saying replace the lines that run back to the tranny?

yep, whatever they cut either that or find a sure fire clamp/clip/adapter or something, you can flare the metal part to attach a line but it takes some practice to get a good flare.

 

[Geotrash]

Are you saying replace the lines that run back to the tranny?

In my opinion, the metal lines themselves are wise to keep. On my 2012, I also used brass nipples with rubber transmission fluid line hose and spring clamps like I linked above where I needed to reroute lines or make new connections. I have 20K of mostly towing miles on the new cooler setup now, and no leaks or seeps whatsoever. All lines and connections are dry as a bone.

Long story short, if your rig were mine, I would replace the radiator with an OEM unit to get clean cooler tanks on both ends, then run new cooler lines from the hard lines forward to plumb everything back like factory. Summit Racing has a full lineup of fittings. https://www.summitracing.com/search...-line-adapter-fittings/fitting-material/brass

What cooler did they install when they did the work?

 

[Denali12]

In my opinion, the metal lines themselves are wise to keep. On my 2012, I also used brass nipples with rubber transmission fluid line hose and spring clamps like I linked above where I needed to reroute lines or make new connections. I have 20K of mostly towing miles on the new cooler setup now, and no leaks or seeps whatsoever. All lines and connections are dry as a bone.

Long story short, if your rig were mine, I would replace the radiator with an OEM unit to get clean cooler tanks on both ends, then run new cooler lines from the hard lines forward to plumb everything back like factory. Summit Racing has a full lineup of fittings. https://www.summitracing.com/search...-line-adapter-fittings/fitting-material/brass

What cooler did they install when they did the work?

 

[Denali12]

The invoice doesn’t say, but I remember the owner of the shop saying they significantly upsized it.

I'm driving from Key West to Nashville over the next few days so I'll have a good amount of transmission temp data.

 

[Doubeleive]

The invoice doesn’t say, but I remember the owner of the shop saying they significantly upsized it.

I'm driving from Key West to Nashville over the next few days so I'll have a good amount of transmission temp data.

pretty sure those plastic tabs can be removed they should only have been there to prevent damage in shipping