Behind Enemy Transmission Lines

[Jcnbama]

I am going to pull the grill this afternoon on my 94' xlt 4x4 and look to see if leaky Trans hoses are causing junk to build up around the fins on the coolant system stopping proper air-flow and hence making the system run hot when under heavy strain. I am wondering if anyone might know in a little more detail how to remove the grille and what hose I'm looking for. Am I correct in understanding they are forward of the radiator between it and the grille? How big are they and what part exactly would that be called if I wanted to get a price quote from the parts store? Thanks very much for any help. .. .
Joseph < Roll Tide ! >

 

[Glacier991]

In the Under the Hood Forum I recently did a photo thread on upgrading headlamps lamps in a 92, in which I show the removal of the grille in the 92. Assuming it is the same in a 94 that should help. You will find the trans cooler in front of the radiator.

 

[Jcnbama]

I appreciate that Glacier991. I may use that headlight diary myself before too long and it does look simple enough. Hopefully someone might know the other questions about exactly what I'm looking for and what to ask the parts store lol.

 

[Tony H]

If you lay down under the front bumper, right in the center you will see two hoses (steel lines). Those are the trani lines. Whne the grill is off, follow them around to the small radiator ( which is your trani cooler)

 

[mikeinri]

I found Glacier's post, here's the link:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183532

The 94 is the same setup as in Glacier's pics to remove the grille. Very easy job. The tranny lines under the truck are metal, and they connect to rubber lines just under the radiator. These rubber lines go under the radiator, through a clamp fitting (you will need to remove this to replace the rubber lines), and up to the tranny cooler.

It is recommened to use double hose clamps when you put it back together. I used 5/16 fuel line to replace the rubber hoses.

Another heads-up: If you go to a parts store, you may be able to get an aftermarket cooler, but not an exact replacement for the stock Ford unit. In my case, the tranny cooler wasn't leaking, just the rubber hoses (and it had 260,000 miles). It's hard to imagine one of these coolers leaking (unless it got hit by something serious while driving, etc.). Tranny fluid runs through them, and they are air-cooled.

If this job takes more than 45 minutes, you're doing something wrong...

Hope this helps.

Mike