I can't find just the lines anywhere. I was told that I could use rolled steel and just cut and bend it. I was also told that neoprene hose will work too. Copper was also suggested. Also what is the easiest way to install them?
It is a 1994 Mazda B3000 pick up 2WD 3.0 6 cylinder
The OEM (original equipment manufactures) lines with all the close couple fittings that screw, snap or push clip into the transmission have to come from your Mazda dealer.
If you don't mind a little work buy regular lengths of steel brake line from any auto parts store and with an inexpensive hand bender make another line. Cut the line cleanly off the truck with a very slick tiny *Rigid (name brand) tubing cutter. These are available at your better hardware supply stores. These cutters only measure 1" X 1" so you can easily make clean cuts by spinning this handy cutter 360 degrees around tight spots to remove the old rusty line off the car. It's perfectly OK to use *Oil Resistant Hose from NAPA or Carquest as connectors between the new steel lines. Use small * Ideal (name brand) stainless steel.
If you're not sure about the hose just tell the counter-person what you plan to do with it and they'll automatically hand you the black thick-walled hose that says: Oil Resistant - printed on the side of the hose.
i don,t think i would use copper. steel tubing would be better. just get enough to reach from the radiator to the transmission, put the ends on the new lines and use a flaring tool to flare the ends and install them.
The OEM (original equipment manufactures) lines with all the close couple fittings that screw, snap or push clip into the transmission have to come from your Mazda dealer.
If you don't mind a little work buy regular lengths of steel brake line from any auto parts store and with an inexpensive hand bender make another line. Cut the line cleanly off the truck with a very slick tiny *Rigid (name brand) tubing cutter. These are available at your better hardware supply stores. These cutters only measure 1" X 1" so you can easily make clean cuts by spinning this handy cutter 360 degrees around tight spots to remove the old rusty line off the car. It's perfectly OK to use *Oil Resistant Hose from NAPA or Carquest as connectors between the new steel lines. Use small * Ideal (name brand) stainless steel.
If you're not sure about the hose just tell the counter-person what you plan to do with it and they'll automatically hand you the black thick-walled hose that says: Oil Resistant - printed on the side of the hose.
