Will Honea

On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:18:00 -0800, ajcrm125 wrote:

> 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...

At one time the fuel line clips were hard to find but the last time I
needed one it turned out that the local Advanced Auto and Checker both
carried them. Pack of 5 was something like $4, but when I went to get
them, he pulled out 3 different sizes and wanted to know which I wanted
since his parts book wasn't clear. Turns out, the nylon parts are
determined by the line diameter rather than the use. Anyway, at least 2
local places have them and they are in the buck, buck and a half each
range - have you tried any of them? My son broke the tranny cooler one on
his XJ when he had to pull the radiator and he found the replacement
somewhere local - besides the dealer.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Will Honea

On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:18:00 -0800, ajcrm125 wrote:

> 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...

At one time the fuel line clips were hard to find but the last time I
needed one it turned out that the local Advanced Auto and Checker both
carried them. Pack of 5 was something like $4, but when I went to get
them, he pulled out 3 different sizes and wanted to know which I wanted
since his parts book wasn't clear. Turns out, the nylon parts are
determined by the line diameter rather than the use. Anyway, at least 2
local places have them and they are in the buck, buck and a half each
range - have you tried any of them? My son broke the tranny cooler one on
his XJ when he had to pull the radiator and he found the replacement
somewhere local - besides the dealer.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>

Will Honea

On Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:18:00 -0800, ajcrm125 wrote:

> 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...

At one time the fuel line clips were hard to find but the last time I
needed one it turned out that the local Advanced Auto and Checker both
carried them. Pack of 5 was something like $4, but when I went to get
them, he pulled out 3 different sizes and wanted to know which I wanted
since his parts book wasn't clear. Turns out, the nylon parts are
determined by the line diameter rather than the use. Anyway, at least 2
local places have them and they are in the buck, buck and a half each
range - have you tried any of them? My son broke the tranny cooler one on
his XJ when he had to pull the radiator and he found the replacement
somewhere local - besides the dealer.

--
Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>