Transmission cooling lines

[Manu Mach1]

Is anybody switch from stainless steel to soft hoses to replace the transmission cooling lines? (using hydraulic high pressure hoses).

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

Why? Replacement steel lines are available and fairly inexpensive (under 50 dollars US) Even if you have to pay double that for being in France, it is still cheaper than having a pair of hydraulic hoses made. The fluid pressure through the cooler isn't all that high. In the past I have cut steep lines, flared them a bit and used rubber lines with hose clamps to add aftermarket transmission coolers. Never had a leak or a problem.

 

[Manu Mach1]

Those parts shipped from US to France, you don't know how it will be delivered at home, it's not a water pump but a pair of hoses which can't be badly damaged during transportation, resulting in useless equipment.

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

Well if you are afraid it can't be delivered intact, then you could have the lines bent locally. It is a fairly simple matter to do and as long as you can buy the proper diameter lines and fittings and a 45 degree double flare tool it is really pretty easy.

Still I would contact a manufacturer with your shipping concerns and perhaps they will have a solution