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Feb 11, 2009 | 05:59 PM

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anojones

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Tranny Coolant Line Question

I'm replacing my radiator, and can't get the lower transmission coolant line off the radiator- rusted on. I've kinked the tube a little (not too much) but still can't get the thing off after PB Blaster etc and the nut is starting to strip. Can I just cut the metal line and patch in some rubber hose with hose clamps? I figure I can get the cut stub of the coolant line out of the radiator easier once it's out of the truck. Thanks for any advice.

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Feb 11, 2009 | 11:37 PM

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thats how alot of aftermarket trans coolers hook up, did it on my last truck with no prob at all.

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Feb 11, 2009 | 11:55 PM

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same here, even used vice grips to wrangle the nut. aux coolers use rubber hose and clamps.

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Feb 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM

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Rubber hose patch is pretty common, but make sure you pay extra for hose rated for transmission fluid: gas and vaccumm line will rot out quickly.

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Feb 12, 2009 | 01:53 PM

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Thanks- that will make it much easier once I finish rounding off that nut with vise-grips

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Feb 12, 2009 | 05:47 PM

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If you search your auto parts online, you can get a line fitting kit. Thats what I did when I replaced my radiator.

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