by gary h Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:05 pmHas anyone replaced their Trans.cooler rubber hoses ,Mine are nearly 50 years old and I want to replace them . Where to buy? The metal tubes are fine. It is a '68 Pick-up ,318 
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Transmission cooler line hoses (rubber ones)
gary h- Number of posts : 474
Location : tn.
Registration date : 2012-10-19
jkr- Number of posts : 1148
Location : prince edward island canada
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
do NOT use anything but proper hose. "KV" is designed for fuel lines only but it shows up on a lot of transmission cooler lines. there is proper trans lines or a better choice is high pressure and high temperature power steering hose. it is by far the best to use but not designed for long lengths "over 3' ". most hose is marked on the casing for it's use. just don't use fuel line "KV" hose..
busman78- Number of posts : 483
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Registration date : 2012-07-11
The hose will be marked for TRANSMISSION use, do not let the auto parts sell you fuel hose, even FI fuel hose, it is not correct, I have purchased transmission hose at NAPA and O'Reilly.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
Thats true!! NAPA! also- I have used the fuel line -its not as strong as tranny hose on pressure!! yet mine ONLY Lasted 30 Years too!! 
busman78- Number of posts : 483
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Registration date : 2012-07-11
Transmission cooler line probably has less than 20 psi, it is the type of fluid and heat (+/-200*) which breaks down the inner core of non PS/Trans hose, if any old hose would work they would not make a specific hose and charge accordingly.
gary h- Number of posts : 474
Location : tn.
Registration date : 2012-10-19
Thanks guys for the tips on the correct type hose for trans. fluid. However I am looking for the factory style rubber hoses that mount inline with the metal lines.
The rubber hoses are 8" long, Brass ends, male threaded on one end and female threads on the other end.
My metal lines are great and I don't want to cobble up universal rubber hoses. I am hoping to find the original style.
The rubber hoses are 8" long, Brass ends, male threaded on one end and female threads on the other end.
My metal lines are great and I don't want to cobble up universal rubber hoses. I am hoping to find the original style.
busman78- Number of posts : 483
Location : Oklahoma City, OK
Registration date : 2012-07-11
Head over to your nearest hose store, take your old hoses and have then make you up a new set.
gary h- Number of posts : 474
Location : tn.
Registration date : 2012-10-19
I had a pair of hoses made Locally today, 90.00 for two!
