Transmission Cooler Lines

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patrick flowers

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The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad shape. To
remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up and sent
them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little shocked when
I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a "one off"
repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since this won't
be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else wants a
set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we get
multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them to
program these.

Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto:patri63

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
 
Patrick:

Earlier this year, I had replied to another message on this subject,
that Clarence Buskirk told me that he uses Aeroquip parts to reroute the
lines outboard to the frame C-channel. This gets the lines away from
the exhaust and engine block heat source.

Paul Bartz

From: Patrick Flowers [mailto:patri63]
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 1998 2:01 PM
Subject: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines

The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad shape. To
remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up and sent
them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little shocked when
I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a "one off"
repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since this won't
be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else wants a
set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we get
multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them to
program these.
 
Do you recall if clarance had this as an orderable item and at what cost. I
just put in new Steel lines and saw firsthand the close proximity to the
heat sources you mention. Thanks for the alternative...th

>Patrick:
>
>Earlier this year, I had replied to another message on this subject,
>that Clarence Buskirk told me that he uses Aeroquip parts to reroute the
>lines outboard to the frame C-channel. This gets the lines away from
>the exhaust and engine block heat source.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
>From: Patrick Flowers [mailto:patri63]
>Sent: Thursday, August 06, 1998 2:01 PM
>Subject: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines
>
>The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad shape. To
>remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up and sent
>them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little shocked when
>I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a "one off"
>repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since this won't
>be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else wants a
>set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we get
>multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them to
>program these.
>
>

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I installed new transmission oil cooler lines this spring. I bought 3/8
inch brake lines at the auto parts store. The original lines are 5/16 inch
but the 3/8 inch lines help with the flow and was recommended by my
transmission man. I was not able to get 1 line that was long enough so I
had to put two lines together. The auto parts store has fittings that will
connect 2 brake lines together. The steel brake lines bend easy and I just
used the old lines for a pattern. If you can't get your lines back you
might find someone local that wants to replace their lines and us their old
lines as a pattern. I don't remember the line lengths for sure but think I
used 60 inch long lines with one line 50 inches long. If you go to the
bigger lines you will have to get new fittings to go into the transmission.
The auto parts store will have them. Take the old fittings with you and
they will match them up. The radiator will accept the larger lines. Just
take the adapters out of the radiator and the lines will hook up.

Russ Bethel
rbethel

- -----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Flowers
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Thursday, August 06, 1998 1:04 PM
Subject: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines

>The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad shape. To
>remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up and sent
>them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little shocked when
>I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a "one off"
>repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since this won't
>be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else wants a
>set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we get
>multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them to
>program these.
>
>Patrick
>--
>Patrick Flowers
>Mailto:patri63
>
>The GMC Motorhome Page
>http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
 
Thom:

I didn't discuss ordering with him, so I don't know if they have it. He
suggested I get the parts from an Aeroquip dealer.

Paul

- -----Original Message-----
From: Thom Hole [mailto:thhole]
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 1998 2:48 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: RE: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines

Do you recall if clarance had this as an orderable item and at what
cost. I
just put in new Steel lines and saw firsthand the close proximity to the
heat sources you mention. Thanks for the alternative...th

>Patrick:
>
>Earlier this year, I had replied to another message on this
subject,
>that Clarence Buskirk told me that he uses Aeroquip parts to
reroute the
>lines outboard to the frame C-channel. This gets the lines
away from
>the exhaust and engine block heat source.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
>From: Patrick Flowers [mailto:patri63]
>Sent: Thursday, August 06, 1998 2:01 PM
>Subject: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines
>
>The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad
shape. To
>remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up
and sent
>them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little
shocked when
>I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a
"one off"
>repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since
this won't
>be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else
wants a
>set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we
get
>multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them
to
 
Do you recall that brake line is available in 25 ft lengths if you want
it in one piece?

Paul Bartz

From: Russ Bethel [mailto:rbethel]
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 1998 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines

I installed new transmission oil cooler lines this spring. I bought 3/8
inch brake lines at the auto parts store. The original lines are 5/16
inch but the 3/8 inch lines help with the flow and was recommended by my
transmission man. I was not able to get 1 line that was long enough so
I had to put two lines together. The auto parts store has fittings that
will connect 2 brake lines together. The steel brake lines bend easy
and I just used the old lines for a pattern. If you can't get your
lines back you might find someone local that wants to replace their
lines and us their old lines as a pattern. I don't remember the line
lengths for sure but think I used 60 inch long lines with one line 50
inches long. If you go to the bigger lines you will have to get new
fittings to go into the transmission. The auto parts store will have
them. Take the old fittings with you and they will match them up. The
radiator will accept the larger lines. Just take the adapters out of
the radiator and the lines will hook up.
Russ Bethel
rbethel

From:Patrick Flowers
Date:Thursday, August 06, 1998 1:04 PM
Subject:GMC: Transmission Cooler Lines

The transmission cooler lines on my coach were in pretty sad shape. To
remove them, I had to cut the fittings off. I packed them up and sent
them to Classic Tube for a quote. I was more than a little shocked when
I was told $200 for the set, then I found out that this was a "one off"
repro. I'm not sure they're going to keep the pattern, since this won't
be programmed into their automatic machinery. If anyone else wants a
set, call Mike at 800-882-3711. Like the brake lines, if we get
multiple sets, it might help with the price and influence them to
program these.

Patrick
 
>
> Earlier this year, I had replied to another message on this subject,
> that Clarence Buskirk told me that he uses Aeroquip parts to reroute
> the lines outboard to the frame C-channel. This gets the lines away
> from the exhaust and engine block heat source.

Paul,

I knew that, but I decided to go with stainless steel as it has poor
heat transfer properties limiting the heat gain from the manifold. I
plan to do the same with the oil lines. Diff'rent strokes...

Patrick
- --
Patrick Flowers
Mailto:patri63

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http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
 
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