The transmission fluid cooler line has rubbed against a bracket on the exhaust system of my 1989 240 DL and is now slowly leaking fluid on the pipe.
Smokes and smells terrible, but the leak is only a drip and is only noticeable when the engine is running and the system is under pressure.
I thought it was an oil leak when I noticed the smell and smoke earlier this week, but saw the crease in the line while I was underneath changing the oil yesterday. It's like someone took a hacksaw and cut a groove in the line. Must have been rubbing for a long time.
Can I repair the line with a sealant and add a bracket to move it away from the exhaust, or should I replace the whole line from the radiator to the trans pan?
If it can be repaired, so can someone recommend sealant for the line? It appears to be steel and about a pencil width in thickness.
Thanks.