Trans fluid leak

[SSharma]

Just found a transmission fluid leak - a bad one. I found the source of the leak, but I don't know how to describe it. There's a line that runs next to the trans fluid pan on the right. It has a connector in the middle, which is where the leak is coming from. There's some small bits of rubber clinging to it, am I missing some kind of rubber sealer or something? Oh, my car's an automatic '84 300TD.
I know my explanation could use some help. I took some pictures, I'll post them up tomorrow so everyone can know what I'm talking about. Thank you for any replies.

[SSharma]

Here is a pic (hopefully) of what I'm talking about. Sorry about the quality, the photo place I went to doesn't seem to know how to process film apparently.

If that doesn't help, I'll go take more pictures.

[engatwork]

It looks like your transmission cooler line (runs from the transmission cooler to the transmission). Look for a problem with the line underneath that black rubber piece. Look for cracks and/or a place where the line has been rubbing against something. You can either remove the line and have it brazed or just replace it. I have found that most of the lines like this are pretty reasonable in price. Are you sure that is the transmission fluid pan? Looks almost like the engine oil pan.

What is that in blue type say?

Jim
'85 300D
'95 E320
'97 CRV

[SSharma]

Thanks. It could be the oil pan, I couldn't remember what it was when I was labeling the picture and was too lazy to go down to the garage to check. It says Control Arm in blue, I was just labeling parts to give a better idea of where it was. The leak was right at that joint in the line. What rubber piece do you mean? There isn't any on the line, should there be one? Thanks again.

[engatwork]

shown on the line? Somewhere there should be a "holder" that secures the line. The "holder" has a black rubber "bushing" that fits between the line and the holder.
Clean the line up REAL good in the area of the leak and you will probably find the problem.

[SSharma]

Thanks. I did clean the area with Simple Green and that helped alot. The 'holder' thing is what I thought was a joint. It seems somehow it got dented and must've cut into the line. I found remnants of the rubber bushing hanging on. I did a search on fastlane, it has an AT cooling hose listed, that's what I need, right? It connects the radiator to the transmisson ('cause that's what I need)? I appreciate the info.

[engatwork]

800 number tomorrow (make sure you have your VIN number handy) and he will give you the right P/N. Punch it in on fastlane.com and get it coming. You will need to tell him whether it is the driver or passenger side. In addition, go ahead and get a new gasket for where it bolts into the side of the tranny. You will need to be patient removing the old and installing the new. You can do it without having to remove major components. Make sure you do not bend the new line or you will end up "crimping" it.
Also, while you are at it, take a close look at the hose close to the cooler. If it is cracked and old/wore out looking this is a good opportunity to replace it too.