w124 transmission cooler line puncture

[kazue58]

I've got an 87 300d and it has a transmission leak. I didn't notice it at first because my injector pump was leaking out diesel cleaning all the other leaks lol.. so now that I fixed that I'm starting to find all the other leaks. I noticed a drip drip drip of tranny fluid and found that the passenger side hard line is leaking in the middle, where it connects to the bellhousing in the clamp. I was researching that this line isn't made anymore? I can't find a good parts diagram to find the part number for that line to try and find one. Otherwise, any tips on fixing it? I assume my only option is to take it off, cut out the bad section and replace it with a rubber hose and hope the clamps hold?