1996 GMC C2500 Transmission cooling lines

MUNKA

MEMBER
1996 GMC C2500
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

I have a leak under the front passenger wheel And about a foot from the tire. It is red, and I'm told it is a transmission cooler line. Apparantly there are 3 of them. I was wondering how hard it is to change yourself. They tell me that it maybe one that is leaking, or could be all 3. I am a 46 yr old woman, and 20 yrs ago, I use to work as a service writer at ford. I know how service departments work. They try to hose you. I do have extended warranty and they say this is not covered. How do you tell yourself if 1 needs to be changed or 3? They say that it is going to cost me $180.00/ line. I live in Alberta Canada. Why wouldn't it be warranty? How do I know if they are ripping me off? Roughly, how much are these parts? If you have a picture of what it looks like, that would be great. Thanks for your time, and your website.

Karen Schaffer.

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DR LOOT

MECHANIC
2,311 POSTS

Karen; first of all thank you for your honesty from the Ford dealer, I think a lot of people know that, That's why we have this site. At any rate, you will probably need someone to help you, you don't need to replace the line. They are repairable. You are going to have to get under the truck and find out where it is leaking. The cooler is located behind the grill, unless of course on your truck. It is in the radiator, working at the Chevy dealership They had a recall on the engine cooler lines, and the transmission cooler lines, and there should only be two. Not three those lines about $28 apiece if you need any more assistance. Let me know.