It is a common failure point on many Mopars, actually...not just Intrepids.
What I usually do is replace hose with a new one (because it makes a better seal where the fitting goes if there is no oil on it when you put it on, and hoses are cheap) and use a screw-type clamp on it. Do not overtighten. Keep the same diameter hose, as well. Never cut the hose and refit, as this will make the hose slightly shorter, and when the engine rocks/tilts, it will be putting extra strain on pulling on this nipple...which is one of the reasons it becomes loose in the first place. Cutting and putting back on the hose also will not make a clean seal on it because of said oil problem inside the hose, mentioned above...which can also lead to a slow leak. Cheers. -DP -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nathan E. Pralle Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 12:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [dodge_intrepid] Next Saga: Tranmission Leak Howdy folks -- didja miss me? During my adventure with my 1996 Intrepid 3.5L's problem with the cooling system (see previous emails), I noticed that there were drops of transmission fluid on the ground each time I parked it. Yike! After much "hrm"ing and "haw"ing, I discovered the leak eminating from the upper compression fitting that fits the solid line from the top of the little transmission cooler core (in front of the rad) to the rubber hose that leads back to the tranny. Upon looking at the forums on dodgeintrepid.net, I found a few posts that complained about this. One mentioned that he thought that this point was a common failure point in these cars. [...] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/46t0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
