Question about transmission cooling lines

[Everhix]

Hey folks,
Last evening I was looking around under my FJ62 and noticed the transmission cooling line has been rubbing against the engine belt. It has not completely burned through, but the hose has a significant gash. I'm guessing it will not last much longer. I used a tie strap to pull it over off the belt and pulley to stop further rubbing. My question is: Can I patch this hose, meaning, can I cut it and put in a connector, or do I have to completely replace this hose. Reading around on the forums and searching part numbers, it seems this hose is no longer available. I live close to Hydra Dyne, a place that could possibly make a hose, but I need a quick fix for now. What would you guys suggest? Pic attached. Thanks for any advice!

 

[MrMacdugal]

you are probably fine as long as it continues to stay off the belt. There is a heat sleeve around that line and it is a steel braided hose. They are super hard to cut through, although it can happen. If you rub your fingers over the "gash" gash and get a good poke in your finger from cut metal braids... replace it when you can. If its leaking replace it asap. If you didn't cut the metal braids, you're fine to close the hood.

 

[Everhix]

you are probably fine as long as it continues to stay off the belt. There is a heat sleeve around that line and it is a steel braided hose. They are super hard to cut through, although it can happen. If you rub your fingers over the "gash" gash and get a good poke in your finger from cut metal braids... replace it when you can. If its leaking replace it asap. If you didn't cut the metal braids, you're fine to close the hood.

Great, thanks. I do not think it has pierced the steel, I will double check it this evening. This is a relief. Thank you.

 

[Lead Head]

FYI, it's just a normal hose barb underneath that crimped ferrule. On my 62, I removed the hoses, and then carefully took an angle grinder to those crimp ferrules. I cut a slot, and then used a flat head screw driver to spread it and break it the rest of the way off. I then removed the hose, and underneath is a normal hose barb. I just put new rubber line with hose clamps on the original fittings.

 

[Everhix]

FYI, it's just a normal hose barb underneath that crimped ferrule. On my 62, I removed the hoses, and then carefully took an angle grinder to those crimp ferrules. I cut a slot, and then used a flat head screw driver to spread it and break it the rest of the way off. I then removed the hose, and underneath is a normal hose barb. I just put new rubber line with hose clamps on the original fittings.

That is a good idea. This small adventure has me ready to add a trans cooler as well. It’s a much less daunting task after this info. Thank you.