trrans fluid leak at radiator connector

1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOTCHEVY56
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On my 99 suburban I have a leak where my trans line goes into the radiator. What should I use to seal it with? Permatex, silcon tape, elbow grease?
Dec 28, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it a threaded fitting or does it have a rubber hose clamped on to the radiator?
Jan 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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HOTCHEVY56
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It is a threaded fitting looks like brass.
Jan 4, 2011 at 12:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, that actually makes it easier. Carefully remove the fitting and place teflon tape around the threads and replace it. That should take care of the leak. Please be careful when removing it. If it is corroded, when you turn the nut, the tubing can bend.

Try that and let me know if it helps.

Joe
Jan 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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HOTCHEVY56
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Thanks that took care of it!
Jan 5, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Great! Let us know if you have questions in the future.
Jan 6, 2011 at 1:09 PM