joney
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- March 23, 2021
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- City, State
- Eau Claire WI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Explorer XLT4x4 SOHC
I have a leak in the metal trans lines going to/from the trans cooler that's in the radiator. As it's a stock 98 XLT with 174K, and no service records of anything but the radiator being replaced, would it be a good idea to just put an auxiliary trans cooler on in front of the radiator and so eliminate possibility of the internal cooler dumping coolant in the tranny? (and plug the lines in/out of the radiator) Also, just curious, how does one flare the metal lines that stay on the vehicle, so as to attach transmission hose to them, without wrecking them? As I haven't done this, not sure if it's smart to try to DIY it. One local shop already said patching the existing lines with hose would be expensive.. Your experience/advice would be appreciated. You all have helped me a lot already! Note, I don't plan on towing or driving in the (nonexistent) mountains here, ha ha!