2001 Chevy Silverado slow leak ifrom transmission lines

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
120,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODHAMJ
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The transmission lines connected to the radiator have a slow leak. The end nut is tight, but the lines move when when wiggled.
Jan 17, 2010 at 9:38 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Would indicat either seat in radiator orouble flair on line damaged. Lines been removed? Try removing and applying teflon tape to threads
Jan 17, 2010 at 2:38 PM
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WOODHAMJ
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I bought a new O-ring and will use teflon tape also. Is the Teflon tape heat resistant?
Jan 17, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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Tape will easily withstand the cooling fluid temp.
Jan 21, 2010 at 10:07 AM