It must be the cold air. We don't have those leaks in Georgia, so far anyway.
Ed
It must be the cold air. We don't have those leaks in Georgia, so far anyway.
Ed
Ed
KM4STL
'06 Sierra LBZ 4x4 Crew SB, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, TTT/Schefenacker Mirrors
'98 Suburban, 245,000 - sold 7-4-06
With the weather we have been having for the last few days I check mine every day.
This morning it is 18*F and with the wind chill it is 8*. Yesterday at 7 AM with the wind chill it was 0*. I have my fingers crossed that mine will not start leaking.
Barry USN (Ret)
07 GMC Classic,LBZ,CCSB,4X4,SLT, 60K mi, Edge Evo Race w/cts, EGR Blocker, PCV Reroute, Helmholtz Plug, DE Down Pipe and Quiet Tone 4" TB Exh, TransGo Jr, Allison Deep Pan, Suncoast Filter Lock, PPE Airbox Mod, Amsoil Fluids, Formula One Tint, Undercover Tonnau, H2 Wheels, 285 Tera Grapplers, Fab Four Rear Bumper, Weather Tech SWD's, Sprayin Bedliner, Garmin Nuvi 1490T, Pintle Hook, PPE Tie Rod sleeves, Cognito Pit/Idler Arm Braces, Amsoil Dual Bypass Filters
06 Jetta 1.9L TDI,DSG, RC 1+ tune,EGR Delete, M101A2 3/4 ton trailer,NRA Benefactor Member
Well I lied in my earlier post. While under the right front of my truck a bit ago looking for a dropped wrench that didn't come out, I saw a red fluid leak. I guess I'm in the same boat as the rest of you now. @#$%%$#@
Ed
KM4STL
'06 Sierra LBZ 4x4 Crew SB, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, TTT/Schefenacker Mirrors
'98 Suburban, 245,000 - sold 7-4-06
HELP!!!
Thanks for any help- Just found this sight and its really been helpful!- Just got my truck back from estimate at dealership - 35,000 miles & cooler lines leaking again- Had 1 changed while under warrty - Not so lucky now- They say it will be $760. to change all 3 lines -Anybody know what is involved in the fix - I'll fix myself using the updated hoses!! - Are the lines ends standard or do you need special GM tools - 1st time fix on my own, so any help would be REALLY appreciated --- Thanks,, George
after today i think it is time for a class action lawsuit against gm.
i have had my truck for just over four years, love the truck. today my lines are leaking again, this is the fourth time. the first two times they were replaced under warrenty. last year the mechanic told us new and improved lines were used. i fought with gm and finally i had to pay for the parts and they covered the labor, we will see what tomorrow brings. i only have 117 kms on this truck and it has never been driven hard, but find it a little much that everytime it gets cold i am forking out a pile more money for something that has supposedly been fixed before. i think this is a problem with gm., they need to stand up to the line and fix what they sell. i paid 62 thousand for this truck and have had nothing but headaches with this line. when i talked to gm today the question i got was what do you want us to do.
The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!
If you can't handle Dr. Seuss, how will you handle real life?
Current oil burners: MB GLK250 BlueTEC, John Deere X758
New ride: MB GLS450 - most stately
Gone but not forgotten: '87 F350 7.3, '93 C2500 6.5, '95 K2500 6.5, '06 K2500HD 6.6, '90 MB 350SDL, Kubota 7510
How outragious to buy a truck costing more than double my first house cost and you're all having leaking transmission lines. Bet their supplier is China. I remember reading an article by Parker Hannifins talking about all the junk hoses flooding the market a few years back and no quality control whatsoever. They were cautioning people to be very careful where they purchased their made up hoses and lines from. Perhaps GM wasn't listening. Makes me glad I'm hanging on to my 02 dmax. Got 170,000 or so miles was in 8 degrees F cold a few months back for a couple of weeks. Never has a hose or line leaked. I think Parker is making some of the best hoses.
02 2500HD LT D/A SB CC 4X4 BLACK, Westin stainless nerf bars, BW GN Hitch,Racor 60S post oem fuel filter, Oil Guard bypass engine oil Filter. All synthetic fluids. Kennedy boost valve, edge, Modified air intake,EGT & Boost digital gauge,TransferFlow combo fuel & tool box, Air Lift Suspesion Bags Rear & compressor with remote, Bilsteins front & rear, Frontier front replacement bumper.
Took the wife out looking for a new/used Tahoe past weekend. We looked at about 6-8 trucks. All from 05-08 EVERY ONE of them had leaking hoses! Some were leaking worse than others, but they all were leaking too.
To my untrained eye, these are different hoses than the Dmax, but they are leaking too. What gives? Though I haven't done it yet, I'm going to make the compression fittings for mine and try that. Not going to pay for inferior parts again!
Scott
St. Louis, MO
'06 Silverado K2500 4x4 Crew Cab D/A "Big Max" AmpResearch retractable Running Boards, 4" Turbo back Kennedy Exhaust, Kennedy Custom Tune!
'99 BMW K1200LT "Special K" my other "SUV"
'07 Salem by Forest River Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler
Well mine finally started leaking It was never a thought that they wouldn't start leaking it was always when. I have decided to use a new kit out. I don't know if it is inappropriate on this forum to name the vender. I have the kit it looks great and I will be installing it this afternoon.
Barry USN (Ret)
07 GMC Classic,LBZ,CCSB,4X4,SLT, 60K mi, Edge Evo Race w/cts, EGR Blocker, PCV Reroute, Helmholtz Plug, DE Down Pipe and Quiet Tone 4" TB Exh, TransGo Jr, Allison Deep Pan, Suncoast Filter Lock, PPE Airbox Mod, Amsoil Fluids, Formula One Tint, Undercover Tonnau, H2 Wheels, 285 Tera Grapplers, Fab Four Rear Bumper, Weather Tech SWD's, Sprayin Bedliner, Garmin Nuvi 1490T, Pintle Hook, PPE Tie Rod sleeves, Cognito Pit/Idler Arm Braces, Amsoil Dual Bypass Filters
06 Jetta 1.9L TDI,DSG, RC 1+ tune,EGR Delete, M101A2 3/4 ton trailer,NRA Benefactor Member
If your repair kit is from all seasons by chance I installed the aluminun line repair kits over a month ago and have been in some -20 temps with no issues. So far they have worked great. You do have to remove the existing lines from the radiator and aux transmission cooler- suggest getting an extra line retaining clip or two from the dealer before you begin the install they are easy to lose
Ed, it is not Tony's kit. This is the Alligator kit and includes all new hoses and fittings.
Barry USN (Ret)
07 GMC Classic,LBZ,CCSB,4X4,SLT, 60K mi, Edge Evo Race w/cts, EGR Blocker, PCV Reroute, Helmholtz Plug, DE Down Pipe and Quiet Tone 4" TB Exh, TransGo Jr, Allison Deep Pan, Suncoast Filter Lock, PPE Airbox Mod, Amsoil Fluids, Formula One Tint, Undercover Tonnau, H2 Wheels, 285 Tera Grapplers, Fab Four Rear Bumper, Weather Tech SWD's, Sprayin Bedliner, Garmin Nuvi 1490T, Pintle Hook, PPE Tie Rod sleeves, Cognito Pit/Idler Arm Braces, Amsoil Dual Bypass Filters
06 Jetta 1.9L TDI,DSG, RC 1+ tune,EGR Delete, M101A2 3/4 ton trailer,NRA Benefactor Member
I have one hose leaking. I emailed gmpartsdirect cause I could not figure out the microfiche. They sent me these numbers for the 3 lines.
Thank you for your emailed inquiry to us at www.GmPartsDirect.com. We look forward to receiving your order. I have entered your supplied information into our licensed GM parts catalog and below are the part numbers requested.
20835127 Automatic transmission fluid auxiliary cooler inlet hose.
20835123 Automatic transmission fluid lower cooler inlet hose.
20759971 Automatic transmission fluid upper cooler outlet hose.
Quack, these differ from your part numbers. Are they giving me the old part numbers instead of the new and improved version?
BTW: It's only like $80 for all 3 lines at gmpartsdirect. The local Allison service center said they would install them 1 1/2 hr labor @ $90 / hr
Here is a DIY write up I did on another forum and you can see the Alligator kit.
It has been installed now for about 2500 miles and I have towed about 1200 mi with it. No leaks, works great.
Barry USN (Ret)
07 GMC Classic,LBZ,CCSB,4X4,SLT, 60K mi, Edge Evo Race w/cts, EGR Blocker, PCV Reroute, Helmholtz Plug, DE Down Pipe and Quiet Tone 4" TB Exh, TransGo Jr, Allison Deep Pan, Suncoast Filter Lock, PPE Airbox Mod, Amsoil Fluids, Formula One Tint, Undercover Tonnau, H2 Wheels, 285 Tera Grapplers, Fab Four Rear Bumper, Weather Tech SWD's, Sprayin Bedliner, Garmin Nuvi 1490T, Pintle Hook, PPE Tie Rod sleeves, Cognito Pit/Idler Arm Braces, Amsoil Dual Bypass Filters
06 Jetta 1.9L TDI,DSG, RC 1+ tune,EGR Delete, M101A2 3/4 ton trailer,NRA Benefactor Member
The Constitution needs to be re-read, not re-written!
If you can't handle Dr. Seuss, how will you handle real life?
Current oil burners: MB GLK250 BlueTEC, John Deere X758
New ride: MB GLS450 - most stately
Gone but not forgotten: '87 F350 7.3, '93 C2500 6.5, '95 K2500 6.5, '06 K2500HD 6.6, '90 MB 350SDL, Kubota 7510
Eddie
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2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD CC/LB (LBZ)
211,000 miles / DVD player
Kennedy Diesel Tuned Computer
Manually extended towing mirrors
Winter Grill Cover/screen
Tough Country front bumper
12,000# Warn Winch
KC Fog Lights
KC 130w Driving Lights
Bradford Built Flatbed
Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags
More things covered by crochet than I'll admit.
Found this https://www.alligatorperformance.com...n-repair-lines
Kinda looks like what was being talked about
And yes my 06 with 56k on it just got bit by this with 27 degree weather.
"The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government."
-Patrick Henry
A5150nut
2006 K3500 D/A
94 6.5 4x4 5spd Sold
I looked at doing my own kit years back, but never really followed through.
This here is the only kit that I have seen that I would consider using:
http://dirtyhookerdiesel.com/i-15131...n-6-speed.html
A bunch of hydraulic hose is NOT the answer.
Kennedy Diesel-owner
More than just a salesman-I use and test the products that I sell on a daily basis!
Superflow Lie Detector in house
2002 Chev K2500HD D/A CC Long LT 11.77@ 124mph at 7700# fuel only-e.t. needs help
2005 Chev K3500SRW D/A CC Long LT(SOLD)
2007 Chev K2500 Classic EC Short LT (Sold)
2012 GMC K3500SRW D/A CC Long LTZ Happy Birthday to me! Built 1 working day after my birthday and delivered 7 days later.
2016 GMC K3500SRW D/A CC short LTZ
Custom tuning in house using EFI Live tuning software!