07 Edge transmission cooling line o-ring help

[navaidstech]

Hey guys...

 

OK, so I went and replaced two speed sensors in my 07 Edge transmission as it was showing classic symptoms of hard shifting and slipping.

All went well, except near the end I noticed the o-ring on the transmission cooler line fitting has disintegrated. (this is the end going to the thermal housing).

I called the dealer and they want $185 for the two lines.....I just need a bloody o-ring, which they don't sell separately.

 

Question.... does the o-ring have to be composed of something that is resistant to transmission fluid or can any ruber o-ring do? I was thinking of just buying an o-ring kit, find best fitting one and call it a day.

 

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks for any help.

[PaulSchott]

I'm not sure what size you need but a standard Viton O-ring should do nicely. We use Viton O-rings in all of our products and they are oil resistant and hold up to a wide temp variation. I understand that Ford has to sell you an entire assembly because they do not stock standard hardware for replacement. You may want to try a plumbing supply store and just buy a .25 cent part instead of an $18 O-ring kit but I would insist on Viton.

[navaidstech]

Thanks for the reply and the suggestion ... the outside diameter of the inlet tube is 0.460". I'll drop by a few places around here to see if I can get something of that size. I would really hate to spend 185 dollars just for the sake of an o-ring but if need be, that would be the avenue to take.

[IWRBB]

http://www.nbroringkit.com/

[enigma-2]

In addition to IWRBB's suggestion above, here's a SAE o-ring set for $14.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OMKIDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fNJ6zbGNPH1JT

[navaidstech]

Thanks guys... I appreciate the suggestions. Will definitely look into this.

Since I'm pressed for time (need the car by Monday), I went with just a regular hardware store type o-ring for the time being. Not sure if it is petroleum friendly but it should hold me over until I get one that definitely is. Switching it out shouldn't take more than an hour.

 

Just for the record, it appears the o-ring size appears to be 7/16" ID, 9/16" OD and 1/16" thickness.

 

By the way, car runs great with the new speed sensors - knock on wood.

[PaulSchott]

If you have access to a McMaster Carr account you can order 100 pcs for $4 and change.

[navaidstech]

Thanks.... there is a supplier nearby that sells them for next to nothing as well.

[Shanej]

Navaidstech. I'm about to do the TSS AND OSS myself.

 

Couple of questions -

 

1. How long did it take? Understanding you have an o-ring issue

 

2. What were the biggest concerns/trouble points while removing or installing? Minus the o-ring? Ie handling the solenoid, lining up the manila pin, etc.

 

Looks like a relatively easy job but as as all things in a car, nothing is easy. ?

 

Thanks.