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Old 02-11-2010, 03:30 PM
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you have a weak crimp in one or more of those connectors from the metal to the "rubber" line(s). Those are the lines to and from the transmission cooler.

needs to be re-fastened or replaced.

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Old 02-11-2010, 03:58 PM
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UPDATE!

The leak is coming from a larger hose that is above...it is the one covered in some protective braided skin.





The hose above that metal bar




So what is this? Where does it go? How do I fix it?

Thanks!

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Old 02-11-2010, 04:03 PM
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thats the power steering line. look for your hole / crack. hard turning in deep snow can overheat it. i would clean some of the ice off there before going to the dealer just to play it safe.
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Originally Posted by bostonMA
thats the power steering line. look for your hole / crack. hard turning in deep snow can overheat it. i would clean some of the ice off there before going to the dealer just to play it safe.
Sounds like the Jeep is in an area where there are no dealerships and the weather is so cold you'll never get rid of the ice.
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What is this line for? Power steering.







Braided line, one end goes here:


The other end goes here, the smaller one right next to the belt...:
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Originally Posted by davidwm71
Sounds like the Jeep is in an area where there are no dealerships and the weather is so cold you'll never get rid of the ice.
Exactly! No dealer here.
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Power Steering. Keep topping it off until you can get new lines. It looks like water got in the joints and froze thus creating a leak.
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Also remember that you are at extreme temp, hot to cold every day you start the jeep, can cause hose failure, so keep an eye out on your other lines and hoses.

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Originally Posted by 33 williys 77
Also remember that you are at extreme temp, hot to cold every day you start the jeep, can cause hose failure, so keep an eye out on your other lines and hoses.

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I assume this has to be the issue. Only 11.000 KM's.
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Originally Posted by MJK
I assume this has to be the issue. Only 11.000 KM's.
A block heater might be needed


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