83 W123.
First, how to fix. The transmission cooler line at the passenger side of the engine is leaking at the clamp that holds it in place on the oil pan. Best I can tell, a rock hit the clamp just right and there's a small hole in the transmission cooling line. I can see where the line connects up at the radiator end. Where is the other end of this line (can't get car up today, at mom's) ? Is it removable by normal humans? Can I do it on jack stands?
Second: The fluid level is about 1/2 inch below low with the transmission a little warm. I am hoping this means I didn't yet burnt it out. It has been flaring more than usual and I think this is the problem. I'll drop the pan and change the fluid (converter too) to synthetic when doing the job.
Third: Can I clamp a piece of rubber hose here to control the leak? What kind of hose can stand up to this? Is this a very high pressure line.
Thanks for any advice.