Warning: Trans cooler line fitting fatigue

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W0n70n

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I'm thinking about getting the replacement line and replacing just in case, I really don't want to nuke my transmission because of a stupid aluminum fitting.
 

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You could cut out those quick disconnects , get a earls internal tube beader and bead the tube . Then run good quality hose and clamps . I did that on the crimped hose that goes up to the trans cooler that's in the radiator Gen 1. Cut the tube behind the crimp , then beaded the tube then ran good hose from tube to the lower nipple of radiator trans cooler .
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You could cut out those quick disconnects , get a earls internal tube beader and bead the tube . Then run good quality hose and clamps . I did that on the crimped hose that goes up to the trans cooler that's in the radiator Gen 1. Cut the tube behind the crimp , then beaded the tube then ran good hose from tube to the lower nipple of radiator trans cooler .
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The aluminum metallurgy is not good though when wall gets thin or distorted. Its what causes the fatigue.
 

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Literally watched that today. I plan to replace the quick connects with some AN’s when I go to a larger trans cooler.
 

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The aluminum metallurgy is not good though when wall gets thin or distorted. Its what causes the fatigue.
LOL doubt it , i did this line used tubing cutter behind crimp then beaded it and installed good hose and clamp from that to lower radiator trans cooler 6 years ago , i would rather have this than quick disconnect that could snap again .
 

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