another cooler line question.... - Page 2

mpeters0991 · 11-28-2012, 07:48 AM

Did you make them out hydraulic hose also? Do you remember the lengths?

Passin Thru · 11-28-2012, 09:04 AM

No, I decided to order mine from CA because the hassle wasn't worth it. Came put together for $175 and fit perfect. They are good guys and take care of you + they use Parker hose. I drove to Key West from Va with the trailer and no leaks found. Pulling GVW 18500 at 65 MPH down 95 got me 11.5 MPG with the Edge set in position 3. It uses too much in 2.
Fishing in Fl Keys for 3 weeks.

Passin Thru · 11-28-2012, 09:19 AM

Just order MadMax Diesels. Get some stuff called Elephant hide from an Aviation supply and wrap the abrasion points with it adn tie wraps.

eric-satx · 11-28-2012, 09:25 AM

I had The local Parker Hose guys braze some AN buds on the factory lines and fab up some hoses with fittings to replace the rubber. Same concept as the compression fittings just with the AN ends. They said they couldn't get the metal lines on their equipment to just crimp the hoses on. Anyway, it works fine and after re-installing them I'm glad I did it that way. Routing those lines was a PITA.
I'm sure I paid too much though...

modoh123 · 12-01-2012, 07:23 PM

okay. just noticed my lines are leaking now and looking for a kit but can not find any for an 02. any buddy seen any or am i just missing them?

eric-satx · 12-01-2012, 07:39 PM

Merchant for one Transmission Cooler Line Repair Kit - LB7 / LLY

eric-satx · 12-01-2012, 07:46 PM

Or all season: LB7/LLY 2001-2005 3-Line Trans Line Repair Kit [LB7/LLY 2001-2005] - $225.00 : All Season Diesel Performance, Your Duramax diesel performance headquarters by Tony Burkhard owner of the Dirty Hooker

I can't find any of the full hose kits for the LB7 either.

modoh123 · 12-01-2012, 08:30 PM

thanks buddy! man they are proud of those things. looks like they are using just compression fittings. wonder what the size of the cooler line is and maybe could find some fittings and hose from summit or jegs. im not really familiar with the hydraulic sizes. like the stainless steel idea though

blacksmokelb7 · 12-01-2012, 08:36 PM

I must be lucky,ive abused mine changed motors 4 differant times had the rad out a few time trans out a few times and never a leak on them.

modoh123 · 12-01-2012, 09:15 PM

okay did some research. i need to know what the exact OD of the tranny lines are. i think 1/2" but not sure. can use AN to tube adapters and than -8 hose ends. i only could find the stainless steel line in -8 and the compression fitting in -8. no -10. they do make -10 hose and fittings if it is a 5/8 tube. what you guys think? be way cheaper that way too!!!!

11-28-2012, 07:48 AM	eBay Motors #11 (permalink)
mpeters0991 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast Iowa Posts: 262	Did you make them out hydraulic hose also? Do you remember the lengths? __________________ Mike - 23 SOLD - 2003 Cummins \| 5" TBE exhaust w/ 7" tip \| Boost, egt, tranny gauges \| 2.5 inch leveling kit \| 285/75/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on stockers Current - 07 lbz - EFI Live \| 5" Diamond Eye \| C.A.I \| EGR Blocked \| Pump rub fix \| 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverer S/T \| Alligator tranny lines

11-28-2012, 09:04 AM	eBay Motors #12 (permalink)
Passin Thru Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: N VA Posts: 173	No, I decided to order mine from CA because the hassle wasn't worth it. Came put together for $175 and fit perfect. They are good guys and take care of you + they use Parker hose. I drove to Key West from Va with the trailer and no leaks found. Pulling GVW 18500 at 65 MPH down 95 got me 11.5 MPG with the Edge set in position 3. It uses too much in 2. Fishing in Fl Keys for 3 weeks. __________________ 07 EDGE tuner, Parker Transmission cooler Hoses, Airride, 2004 Northwood Arctic Fox TT GCVW 18.9K 2.4 million miles on Large Cars My other car is a Peterbilt 379 Vote for me My platform is "Because I said so!"

11-28-2012, 09:19 AM	eBay Motors #13 (permalink)
Passin Thru Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: N VA Posts: 173	Just order MadMax Diesels. Get some stuff called Elephant hide from an Aviation supply and wrap the abrasion points with it adn tie wraps. __________________ 07 EDGE tuner, Parker Transmission cooler Hoses, Airride, 2004 Northwood Arctic Fox TT GCVW 18.9K 2.4 million miles on Large Cars My other car is a Peterbilt 379 Vote for me My platform is "Because I said so!"

11-28-2012, 09:25 AM	eBay Motors #14 (permalink)
eric-satx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shavano Park, TX Posts: 591	I had The local Parker Hose guys braze some AN buds on the factory lines and fab up some hoses with fittings to replace the rubber. Same concept as the compression fittings just with the AN ends. They said they couldn't get the metal lines on their equipment to just crimp the hoses on. Anyway, it works fine and after re-installing them I'm glad I did it that way. Routing those lines was a PITA. I'm sure I paid too much though... __________________ 2007 LBZ (Blocked and "fingerstuck", Tie Rod Sleeves, Pitman & Idler Arm supports, Pump Rub fix, Bilstein 5100s , Cognito UCAs, 4" Flo-Pro, PCV Re-routed, N-Fabs, Cabin Filter mod, Delayed Blower Module to dry evaporator, Power Steering cooler, Lux amp retrofit, and an HID Projector retrofit) 2006 Jetta TDI (daily driver)

12-01-2012, 07:23 PM	eBay Motors #15 (permalink)
modoh123 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colby, KS Posts: 181	okay. just noticed my lines are leaking now and looking for a kit but can not find any for an 02. any buddy seen any or am i just missing them? __________________ 2002 chevy 2500HD LB7, 6" lift in the front, 4" in the rear, MBRP dual 4" exhaust, afe stage 2 cold air intake, 37" Nitto m/t, 22" Ultra wheels! Cognito UCA'S, Fabtech HD tie Rods, Cognito Idler and Pitman Arm braces!

12-01-2012, 07:39 PM	eBay Motors #16 (permalink)
eric-satx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shavano Park, TX Posts: 591	Merchant for one Transmission Cooler Line Repair Kit - LB7 / LLY __________________ 2007 LBZ (Blocked and "fingerstuck", Tie Rod Sleeves, Pitman & Idler Arm supports, Pump Rub fix, Bilstein 5100s , Cognito UCAs, 4" Flo-Pro, PCV Re-routed, N-Fabs, Cabin Filter mod, Delayed Blower Module to dry evaporator, Power Steering cooler, Lux amp retrofit, and an HID Projector retrofit) 2006 Jetta TDI (daily driver)

12-01-2012, 07:46 PM	eBay Motors #17 (permalink)
eric-satx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shavano Park, TX Posts: 591	Or all season: LB7/LLY 2001-2005 3-Line Trans Line Repair Kit [LB7/LLY 2001-2005] - $225.00 : All Season Diesel Performance, Your Duramax diesel performance headquarters by Tony Burkhard owner of the Dirty Hooker I can't find any of the full hose kits for the LB7 either. __________________ 2007 LBZ (Blocked and "fingerstuck", Tie Rod Sleeves, Pitman & Idler Arm supports, Pump Rub fix, Bilstein 5100s , Cognito UCAs, 4" Flo-Pro, PCV Re-routed, N-Fabs, Cabin Filter mod, Delayed Blower Module to dry evaporator, Power Steering cooler, Lux amp retrofit, and an HID Projector retrofit) 2006 Jetta TDI (daily driver)

12-01-2012, 08:30 PM	eBay Motors #18 (permalink)
modoh123 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colby, KS Posts: 181	thanks buddy! man they are proud of those things. looks like they are using just compression fittings. wonder what the size of the cooler line is and maybe could find some fittings and hose from summit or jegs. im not really familiar with the hydraulic sizes. like the stainless steel idea though __________________ 2002 chevy 2500HD LB7, 6" lift in the front, 4" in the rear, MBRP dual 4" exhaust, afe stage 2 cold air intake, 37" Nitto m/t, 22" Ultra wheels! Cognito UCA'S, Fabtech HD tie Rods, Cognito Idler and Pitman Arm braces!

12-01-2012, 08:36 PM	eBay Motors #19 (permalink)
blacksmokelb7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belvidere,il Posts: 817	I must be lucky,ive abused mine changed motors 4 differant times had the rad out a few time trans out a few times and never a leak on them. __________________ 04 CCSB LB7 IIs483 over IIs366,carillos,cut and coated lb7 slugs,ported heads,RDL downpipe uppipes manifolds ,efi live with dsp5,Big Dipper stage 4,4 inch out the back, ram air keystone hood,US Speedoo fox racing shocks cluster,rolling on hummers,and wraped in silverbirch. And some wicked tunning from Bo-Bo (Bob Olson) 11.64 @117 Originally Posted by hllbllylmsne Sounds like you screwed up the seat to steering wheel linkage, no real fix for it, sorry

12-01-2012, 09:15 PM	eBay Motors #20 (permalink)
modoh123 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colby, KS Posts: 181	okay did some research. i need to know what the exact OD of the tranny lines are. i think 1/2" but not sure. can use AN to tube adapters and than -8 hose ends. i only could find the stainless steel line in -8 and the compression fitting in -8. no -10. they do make -10 hose and fittings if it is a 5/8 tube. what you guys think? be way cheaper that way too!!!! __________________ 2002 chevy 2500HD LB7, 6" lift in the front, 4" in the rear, MBRP dual 4" exhaust, afe stage 2 cold air intake, 37" Nitto m/t, 22" Ultra wheels! Cognito UCA'S, Fabtech HD tie Rods, Cognito Idler and Pitman Arm braces! Last edited by modoh123; 12-01-2012 at 09:27 PM.

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