Have a leaking trans line on the truck, a bit of Google/YouTube makes the replacement seem relatively easy as far as the front end. But, back at the trans it's an extremely tight area, not conducive to video so no help on how to manage the lines there. Anyone have any tips or tricks they'd care to share? I've removed the grill and lower cover/skidplate already. I'm not averse to letting my mech handle it if it's gonna be a royal PITA.. after all, he needs to eat too. Thnx for any help/advice.
I paid a guy to do it. 150$ labor iirc. After watching him, it was worth it to pay to have it done. The trans cooler leaked afterwards and he had to replace it outta his pocket. Exactly why I wanted to pay to have it done.
They arent hard ot do but it does take awhile. Im almost willing to bet your brake lines were due to be replaced a long time ago as well.
I was gonna say that chances are that your brake lines are going south too. Get some nickel copper alloy lines for both transmission and brakes if needed. Then you just need a tubing flare tool, and a bender. You can usually rent those for free at some parts stores. The nicop tubing is super easy to install, and will last forever. I've bought it locally at Napa, but also on Amazon. It's not cheap, but worth it!
X a million on the brake lines. They fail at the clips that hold them to the frame rail. That job is also no fun.
Definitely taking the brake line advice. As mentioned elsewhere, I've already had a power steering line corrode, now a trans line, seems only prudent to get ahead of the brake line issues. It's bad if you break down on the road, but way worse if you can't stop when you need to.
Ive used a lot of the Dorman pre made stainless steel brake line kits in the Chevy pickups. Fit good and only $100. Hold up well here in the rust belt!
Might want to check the frame and cross member forward of the rear axle too. Since we're pointing out all the Chevy rot points.
