Transmission oil cooler lines
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From: Norton, Massachusetts
Mine 2005 S430 4Matic * Wife's 2005 S430 4Matic *
Transmission oil cooler lines
So, I've been doing this engine swap in my 2005 s430 4matic . The doner engine came from my 2001 E430 Sport that my wife wrecked in an accident (minor rear end damage but enough to total it) back in September .
I've swapped the upper oil pan and wiring harness ....and checked the part numbers on pretty much everything else. I've run into some silly mistakes that I've made. ...let's just say I can take the engine out of this vehicle fairly easy now seeing how I've done it a few times over the past two weeks.
Well, I feel silly again but I can't fathom the metal transmission oil cooler lines that run from the transmission to the radiator require an engine removal in order to replace them.
Finally, my question . ...
How the heck do you install the lines when the engine is still there in place on my 2005 S430 4matic ?
I don't see how they can be manipulated to get into their correct position with the differential and engine mount brackets in the way.
please help with suggestions
thank you!
I've swapped the upper oil pan and wiring harness ....and checked the part numbers on pretty much everything else. I've run into some silly mistakes that I've made. ...let's just say I can take the engine out of this vehicle fairly easy now seeing how I've done it a few times over the past two weeks.
Well, I feel silly again but I can't fathom the metal transmission oil cooler lines that run from the transmission to the radiator require an engine removal in order to replace them.
Finally, my question . ...
How the heck do you install the lines when the engine is still there in place on my 2005 S430 4matic ?
I don't see how they can be manipulated to get into their correct position with the differential and engine mount brackets in the way.
please help with suggestions
thank you!
Last edited by The Shoeman; Nov 21, 2016 at 10:53 AM. Reason: Typo
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Mine 2005 S430 4Matic * Wife's 2005 S430 4Matic *
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From: Norton, Massachusetts
Mine 2005 S430 4Matic * Wife's 2005 S430 4Matic *
Googling those doc numbers don't provide any hits. Thanks and I'll check deeper later.
If it will take about an hour just to explain it....I'm going with my Plan B.
Cut the ends off the metal tubing and get 3/8" transmission hose and run flexible rubber hose from point "A" to point "B"
I don't really see any other way without removing the engine.....AGAIN!!!! (and that aint going to happen)
Thank you for your help. Should be just a few more hours until this car is running again (translates to a couple of days)
If it will take about an hour just to explain it....I'm going with my Plan B.
Cut the ends off the metal tubing and get 3/8" transmission hose and run flexible rubber hose from point "A" to point "B"
I don't really see any other way without removing the engine.....AGAIN!!!! (and that aint going to happen)
Thank you for your help. Should be just a few more hours until this car is running again (translates to a couple of days)
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Hey Shoeman, what exactly did you do to fix your problem because I can't seem to get this cooler line back in, I've taken apart so much, the fan, alternator, coolant and windshield reservoir. I need exact stores where you bought the parts to fix it please I've been working on this for two days now and it's driving me nuts lol
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Norton, Massachusetts
Mine 2005 S430 4Matic * Wife's 2005 S430 4Matic *
Hey Shoeman, what exactly did you do to fix your problem because I can't seem to get this cooler line back in, I've taken apart so much, the fan, alternator, coolant and windshield reservoir. I need exact stores where you bought the parts to fix it please I've been working on this for two days now and it's driving me nuts lol
Originally Posted by The Shoeman
Cut the ends off the metal tubing and get 3/8" transmission hose and run flexible rubber hose from point "A" to point "B"
I essentially turned the metal lines into rubber lines and found a safe path to run the new rubber lines.
The rubber lines I think were just fuel lines (to make sure the transmission fluid wouldn't have an adverse affect on it).
Good luck.
