RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003) Discussion topics related to the 1999 -2003 RX300 models

Rusted Trans lines !!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-26-07, 01:34 PM
  #1  
magnoman
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
magnoman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: ct
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rusted Trans lines !!

I have noticed that my auto trans lines up front at the bottom of the radiator are rusted very badly and was thinking of replacing them before they start to leak. seems strange that it is the only place they are rusted? is there a oem replacment or do you have to get generic lines and bend them to fit?
also what type of trans fluid should be used?
Old 03-26-07, 02:31 PM
  #2  
salimshah
Moderator
 
salimshah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 15,565
Received 1,080 Likes on 972 Posts
Default

First see if it is surface rust or more by using brass wire brush. If is it is surface then just paint (rust proof) after the rust is removed .

Also investigate why the rust was formed. Road salts and stuck snow is usually the culprit. I have taken my RX to the coast, and the first thing I do when I return is to wash the underside.

Bending pipes and forming leak proof ends can be done but it may be lot easier just buying from Lexus Parts.

Toyota Type IV is the reccomended (and dexron IV is NOT).

Salim
[7,6,5 ...]
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
docwater
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
7
10-11-19 06:41 PM
pilot2
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
6
09-11-14 11:00 AM
jcp2000
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
4
09-27-10 11:49 PM
silvertn35
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
4
03-11-10 01:26 PM



Quick Reply: Rusted Trans lines !!



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:21 AM.