Highcountry

I would like to add that the person you were dealing with at the
dealer probably didn't have time help you correctly. They usually
run so short on help that they folks are forced to "triage"
requests. Most likely, if they can furnish it separately it would
come in a pack of "10 each" and their manager would stomp them if they
ordered 10 and only sold one. I have been forced to buy 10 of
several small items at the dealer before in order to get the right
part.

Thanks, Bruce

Highcountry

I would like to add that the person you were dealing with at the
dealer probably didn't have time help you correctly. They usually
run so short on help that they folks are forced to "triage"
requests. Most likely, if they can furnish it separately it would
come in a pack of "10 each" and their manager would stomp them if they
ordered 10 and only sold one. I have been forced to buy 10 of
several small items at the dealer before in order to get the right
part.

Thanks, Bruce

Highcountry

I would like to add that the person you were dealing with at the
dealer probably didn't have time help you correctly. They usually
run so short on help that they folks are forced to "triage"
requests. Most likely, if they can furnish it separately it would
come in a pack of "10 each" and their manager would stomp them if they
ordered 10 and only sold one. I have been forced to buy 10 of
several small items at the dealer before in order to get the right
part.

Thanks, Bruce

ajcrm125

On Feb 11, 9:27 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> ajcrm125 wrote:
> > I have a 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My tranny line is leaking at the
> > joint by the cooler which leads me to believe I need a new plastic
> > clip.
> > The clip looks like this:
> >http://ken-co.com/fmsi/3102.jpg
>
> > Now I can find this clip in my local auto parts store but it's shown
> > as a fuel line part. I bought one anyways to check and it seemed
> > really flimsy... I didn't want to chance it.
>
> Looks like the fuel line clip to me. Mine have a teeny metal
> spring clip and a plastic carrier.http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/trans-connector.jpg
>
> That clip simply holds the fitting on, what you need is
> new O rings that are inside that fitting. Unfortunatly
> I don't know any other source than the dealer unless Napa
> has a replacement part. Tried calling a local hydraulic hose shop?
>
> > I went to the the dealer and they said they don't sell the clip
> > separately.. I would have to buy the whole line; $90. Forget that. I
> > can't believe that every time someone brings their vehocle in and a
> > clip needs to get repaired thy rip out the whole line as well.
>
> > Where can I get this part?
>
> Trywww.chryslerpartsdirect.comand see what they have for OEM cost.
> They are a dealership but they don't price gouge.
>
> I've found out that sometimes there is no good cheap solution that
> lasts.
>
> --
> DougW

Hmm.... Called the local dealer and they said that the line (o-rings
etc included) are discontinued. They do the whole thing in hard
tubing now. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket kits out there
to do this? I've re-done solid break lines etc... I'm assuming the
process is similar.
Thanks...

ajcrm125

On Feb 11, 9:27 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> ajcrm125 wrote:
> > I have a 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My tranny line is leaking at the
> > joint by the cooler which leads me to believe I need a new plastic
> > clip.
> > The clip looks like this:
> >http://ken-co.com/fmsi/3102.jpg
>
> > Now I can find this clip in my local auto parts store but it's shown
> > as a fuel line part. I bought one anyways to check and it seemed
> > really flimsy... I didn't want to chance it.
>
> Looks like the fuel line clip to me. Mine have a teeny metal
> spring clip and a plastic carrier.http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/trans-connector.jpg
>
> That clip simply holds the fitting on, what you need is
> new O rings that are inside that fitting. Unfortunatly
> I don't know any other source than the dealer unless Napa
> has a replacement part. Tried calling a local hydraulic hose shop?
>
> > I went to the the dealer and they said they don't sell the clip
> > separately.. I would have to buy the whole line; $90. Forget that. I
> > can't believe that every time someone brings their vehocle in and a
> > clip needs to get repaired thy rip out the whole line as well.
>
> > Where can I get this part?
>
> Trywww.chryslerpartsdirect.comand see what they have for OEM cost.
> They are a dealership but they don't price gouge.
>
> I've found out that sometimes there is no good cheap solution that
> lasts.
>
> --
> DougW

Hmm.... Called the local dealer and they said that the line (o-rings
etc included) are discontinued. They do the whole thing in hard
tubing now. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket kits out there
to do this? I've re-done solid break lines etc... I'm assuming the
process is similar.
Thanks...

ajcrm125

On Feb 11, 9:27 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> ajcrm125 wrote:
> > I have a 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My tranny line is leaking at the
> > joint by the cooler which leads me to believe I need a new plastic
> > clip.
> > The clip looks like this:
> >http://ken-co.com/fmsi/3102.jpg
>
> > Now I can find this clip in my local auto parts store but it's shown
> > as a fuel line part. I bought one anyways to check and it seemed
> > really flimsy... I didn't want to chance it.
>
> Looks like the fuel line clip to me. Mine have a teeny metal
> spring clip and a plastic carrier.http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/trans-connector.jpg
>
> That clip simply holds the fitting on, what you need is
> new O rings that are inside that fitting. Unfortunatly
> I don't know any other source than the dealer unless Napa
> has a replacement part. Tried calling a local hydraulic hose shop?
>
> > I went to the the dealer and they said they don't sell the clip
> > separately.. I would have to buy the whole line; $90. Forget that. I
> > can't believe that every time someone brings their vehocle in and a
> > clip needs to get repaired thy rip out the whole line as well.
>
> > Where can I get this part?
>
> Trywww.chryslerpartsdirect.comand see what they have for OEM cost.
> They are a dealership but they don't price gouge.
>
> I've found out that sometimes there is no good cheap solution that
> lasts.
>
> --
> DougW

Hmm.... Called the local dealer and they said that the line (o-rings
etc included) are discontinued. They do the whole thing in hard
tubing now. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket kits out there
to do this? I've re-done solid break lines etc... I'm assuming the
process is similar.
Thanks...

ajcrm125

On Feb 11, 9:27 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> ajcrm125 wrote:
> > I have a 85 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My tranny line is leaking at the
> > joint by the cooler which leads me to believe I need a new plastic
> > clip.
> > The clip looks like this:
> >http://ken-co.com/fmsi/3102.jpg
>
> > Now I can find this clip in my local auto parts store but it's shown
> > as a fuel line part. I bought one anyways to check and it seemed
> > really flimsy... I didn't want to chance it.
>
> Looks like the fuel line clip to me. Mine have a teeny metal
> spring clip and a plastic carrier.http://www.revbeergoggles.com/temp/trans-connector.jpg
>
> That clip simply holds the fitting on, what you need is
> new O rings that are inside that fitting. Unfortunatly
> I don't know any other source than the dealer unless Napa
> has a replacement part. Tried calling a local hydraulic hose shop?
>
> > I went to the the dealer and they said they don't sell the clip
> > separately.. I would have to buy the whole line; $90. Forget that. I
> > can't believe that every time someone brings their vehocle in and a
> > clip needs to get repaired thy rip out the whole line as well.
>
> > Where can I get this part?
>
> Trywww.chryslerpartsdirect.comand see what they have for OEM cost.
> They are a dealership but they don't price gouge.
>
> I've found out that sometimes there is no good cheap solution that
> lasts.
>
> --
> DougW

Hmm.... Called the local dealer and they said that the line (o-rings
etc included) are discontinued. They do the whole thing in hard
tubing now. Does anyone know if there are aftermarket kits out there
to do this? I've re-done solid break lines etc... I'm assuming the
process is similar.
Thanks...

Highcountry

Since apparently your local dealership is going to be NO help, you
might try a reputable transmission shop since they routinely
disconnect these during repairs.

Personally, I would remove the line and look for that O-Ring mentioned
above. It should have one "somewhere", either on the end of the line
itself or captive in the fitting that it plugs into. Either way, you
should replace it with one from a hydraulics shop. There are gobs of
cheap junk O-Rings out there that will fall apart when exposed to oil.

Inspect the original "clip" and if it is not broken re-use it. If it
is broken, I would try that clip you mentioned earlier. The clip
only retains the line, it does not do the sealing.

Good Luck!

Bruce

Highcountry

Since apparently your local dealership is going to be NO help, you
might try a reputable transmission shop since they routinely
disconnect these during repairs.

Personally, I would remove the line and look for that O-Ring mentioned
above. It should have one "somewhere", either on the end of the line
itself or captive in the fitting that it plugs into. Either way, you
should replace it with one from a hydraulics shop. There are gobs of
cheap junk O-Rings out there that will fall apart when exposed to oil.

Inspect the original "clip" and if it is not broken re-use it. If it
is broken, I would try that clip you mentioned earlier. The clip
only retains the line, it does not do the sealing.

Good Luck!

Bruce

Highcountry

Since apparently your local dealership is going to be NO help, you
might try a reputable transmission shop since they routinely
disconnect these during repairs.

Personally, I would remove the line and look for that O-Ring mentioned
above. It should have one "somewhere", either on the end of the line
itself or captive in the fitting that it plugs into. Either way, you
should replace it with one from a hydraulics shop. There are gobs of
cheap junk O-Rings out there that will fall apart when exposed to oil.

Inspect the original "clip" and if it is not broken re-use it. If it
is broken, I would try that clip you mentioned earlier. The clip
only retains the line, it does not do the sealing.

Good Luck!

Bruce