Tranny cooler return line pressure connector

2000 xj replacing radiator and down to the return line for the tranny. I bought the fuel line tool in order to get it off but I am trying to muscle it back on and not having any luck. It took all I could muster just to get the spring/clamp on the end of the hose up to the nippled ring on the brass fixture coming out of the radiator, but I cant get it over that spring and clamped on.

Two days been trying with my bare hands, no luck.

Any suggestions? Is there a trick? Do I use the tool to put it back on too? Should I pull it out (which is a bitch) and lube it? Should I buy a new hose?

Its not frustrating or anything.....

I just did this also. Well I replaced the lower trans cooler line. Was a Bi*tC$ to get off and back on. I am not sure if there is a difference but I have a 91, the connection at the cooler wasnt too bad, but the connection to the trans sucked. I ended up using the old plastic clip thingy that held the old hose in. It was still a pain in the ass but alot easier than trying to get the new one on.

cut the line close to the fitting, then use a hose clamp on the new radiator

ROBZ95Xj said:

cut the line close to the fitting, then use a hose clamp on the new radiator

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Wasnt an option for me as the leak coming from the hose was at the crimped fitting. Also there have been several writeups on this, seems to be a mixed success in the fix. Good luck.

Same issue on mine a while back. Ended up taking it to the local repair shop to get it off. I was only adding a cooler so it was not a big deal.