Hey guys, haven't posted in a while since my truck has been just chugging along without drama.

Got a 1993 XCab 2wd 22re pickup with auto trans. The transmission has never once needed anything more than oil changes.

Now it is leaking ATF out of one of the oil cooler lines where it connects to the tranny. I don't have a lift, so I had the shop look at it and replace the O ring. It still leaks after the tranny is up to temp and on the road. Drips come out pretty good pace.

Figured I could just order up a new line, but I can't find anything. Even the auto shop couldn't find anything. The 2wd 22RE auto trans 1990-1994 pickups must be pretty low in numbers and not at all on the enthusiastic radar, thus complete lack of parts effort on vendors. LOL

Is it possible to make custom lines, or is that expensive?

Anyone have this same issue and found a fix without tossing the line? I'm not even sure if the shop tech did it right or even fixed the correct spot.

Thanks!

 

This it? https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota_19...044515044.html

 

Nope. I'm missing the hard line, made of metal. It's called a tube instead of a hose.

Thanks for the thoughtful help though! Much appreciated.

 

That link has a diagram at the bottom that shows 2 hard lines (#32921, #32922) which are also listed on this other site that has the parts for sale.

https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/sho...rimLevel=18380

Same part numbers for 1992 model.

 

That is for the 4 Runner. Mine is a pickup with 2WD. I'm sure they have different trannies. I don't even know if the 4 Runner was made with 2WD in those years, was it?

Looking at the diagram, the tubes are also going on the opposite side of the tranny compared to mine, I think.

I think I am just running into a case of having an old vehicle that nobody gives a darn about. The old 2WD Yotas are not hot items and usually just get used and dumped without much aftermarket love.

Either I will just get rid of the truck or find someone who does custom pipe work to get it fixed, if that doesn't cost too much.

It's kind of funny looking on Craigslist and seeing the 4WD clean pickups going for high prices, then you get the guys with the 2WD versions thinking because it has a 22RE motor in it they can sell it for $8K with busted up seats and high miles. LOL

 

The site has same diagram/part numbers for truck and 4-Runner. Strange. Should be able to find a shop to make one.

 

I think when it comes to these model years, anything that is a 2WD "truck" is called the pickup. I think the "truck" term might be referring to the 4 Runner?

Anytime I have ever gotten parts for my pickup, it's named "pickup" in the parts listings, not as truck. The only time it isn't pickup, is when it is called Hilux.

 

This might be what you want (22re): https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/sho...rimLevel=18290

Rather than mope about the lack of popularity of your ride, why don't you just visit a dealer? Be SURE to have your VIN. Get the transmission code (on the driver's side door pillar). There are a lot of connections (and potential leak points) on the transmission. You will be miles ahead if you can print out a pretty-good drawing, circle the part you believe you need, and bring that drawing to the dealer.

 

A competent shop can bend and make a hardline easily.

You might be able to make it yourself with a tube bender and a tube flaring kit. You will need a tube cutter too. They are not that expensive. Check Harbor Freight for the tools.

 

Any idea what guys charge to build custom ones? Ballpark?

I don't have the tools to do the work (lift would make it easy) and a bad back that can't crawl under it, so it's have someone else do it or not at all, unfortunately.

 

Asking a tech to fabricate a line could be expensive, simply based on their hourly rate. There are places that do high pressure lines, crimping the ends onto new hose. Maybe they could bend your cooler line. I’d imagine they’d need the old one off the truck to serve as a template.
Your other option is a wrecking yard. ATMs aren’t rare, but in the basic 2wd truck the MTM was used more. if you go that route I’d get the actual part number and see which years and variations use the same one.

 

I've got a "dirty-man" muffler shop a town away from me that also does other car repairs on the side. I will see if they can bend out some new tubes. They probably have all the tools, and they charge less per hour than regular shops. Heck, they still use paper for all their business work. No computers. LOL

 

I do know that a business that sells and services big tractors make hydraulic lines. Years ago it was cheaper for me to have a hose made by them than buying one from an auto store. Not sure if they make hard lines though. I would think they do, but I have never needed one. They would still need the old line though.

 

Hard to imagine that you could get a custom-fabricated line for less than the ~$40 from the dealer.

Of course, so far as I can tell you don't know what part is the one that is leaking. "... where it connects to the tranny" doesn't narrow it down very far. You'd hate to have a new line fabbed just to find out you have a cracked elbow.

Good luck!