Turbo Ghost

It's not an F-150 but, it's a 2006 Expedition with the 5.4 so, it should be pretty much the same as a 2006 F-150 for the issue I'm having.

My searches have resulted in no answers that relate to what I need/want to do. Does anyone know a part number or item description of what I would need to remove the quick-connect fittings on the driver's side of the transmission so I can convert them to a normal flared-end connection?
My lines are rusted badly and leaking. I have two 60" sticks of 3/8" tubing and plan on bending my own lines and I can double-flare the ends but, I have no way to make new quick-connections and the lines are too rusted to just cut and use a compression fitting to connect my new lines.
If I knew what the thread size and pitch were, I could probably find a fitting that would work or if anyone has already done this and can tell me it's x-fitting you can find at autozone or lowe's, etc. I would greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks in advance for any assistance anyone can provide!!

Turbo Ghost

This is the fitting I am referring to. It's on the driver's side of the transmission. I want to replace it with a standard flare fitting.

ALTAJAVA

Why do you want to change it?

Turbo Ghost

The lines are rusted very badly! The section you see in the pic is ok and I can just bend a line and do a flare connection but, the bottom one is rusted too badly to use any portion of it. So, I need to do a different connection.

Wait a minute!! Maybe I should have asked this question before! What does the line look like after it goes into the quick-connect? Is there a special tip or is it just a straight line? If it's just a straight line, then I'm in good shape! If not, then I still need a different connector.

Turbo Ghost

I just watched a video of the line removal and there is a small shoulder on the line that the connector locks onto so, I'm going to have to do a conversion to a flare-style connection. Once I have the part that goes in the radiator converted to a flare-style, I can flare my line and bend it and be done!

ALTAJAVA

You obviously have a flare tool, just cut the line several inches out of the trans and flare it there. Same for the other end.

Turbo Ghost

But, a flared end won't work with the quick-connect at the radiator. I'm replacing the two sections from the radiator to the swaged hose connections. For whatever mystical reason, the lines past there are just fine!

nrivera04

I would say to just buy new lines from OE, but if you're really in a pinch for money, just cut the ends off use compression fittings to join to the new lines.

Turbo Ghost

That's what I had done but, the lower line was so rough, the fittings wouldn't seal even after sanding so...


Since the upper line is in good enough shape to flare and connect new lines, I decided to go by the dealer. The lower line was $43 with tax so, I ordered it and I'll replace it with new and then make up a new line for the upper. Thanks for all the input everyone!!