John,
I had the flair of the steel line crack on me one time. It was very
hard to find because it was a hairline crack. I just cut off a 1/4" and
reflaired the end. Hope it is as simple as mine was.
Carl
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 10:07 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] TH350 tranny leak 69 El Camino
> I have a TH350 out of a 70 Chevelle in my 69 El Camino. It has always had
a
> slight leak in the front right corner. It's not the gasket, although I did
> replace that twice. It seems to be coming from the tranny lines because
they
> had fluid on them last time I checked, and then running down past the
> dipstick tube, and then off the front corner of the trans. I disconnected
> the lines, wrapped the threads in Teflon tape, and put them back, making
> sure they were good and tight, and it still leaks. Any ideas?
>
> The dipstick tube is right below the lines, but I don't think it's coming
> from there. I guess I may as well replace the O-ring on that too. Does
> anybody know the size?
>
> Finally, I have to connect the steel vac mod line. Does anybody know which
> size rubber vac line I need? Otherwise I'll have to go out to the car, get
> the tube, etc.
>
> Naturally I'd like to take care of all three of these things in one day.
>
> After that, I just need to get the Flowmaster pipes welded up and get the
> front end aligned, and she'll actually be ready to drive.
>
> Thanks for any advice about the tranny & vac lines.
>
> John Nasta
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