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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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Default Pinch in my tranny cooler?

I have a small pinch in one of the fins of my tranny cooler. What would you guys suggest I use to stop the fluid from leaking? Clear RTV?
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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Default Re: Pinch in my tranny cooler?

I would probably just replace the cooler. They aren’t that expensive, and you don’t want any sealant getting into the trans fluid. Also, if the line is pinched, it might be hindering fluid flow somewhat.
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 06:34 PM
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Don't patch it! Man if that blows you're tranny will be gone before you can get the car stopped. $50...just get a new one.
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 04:23 PM
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Just leak tested the tranny cooler this afternoon and there was no leak. The fluid inside the box must have just leaked out from storage and coincidently wound up around the pinch.
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