Are those 2 fittings coming off the radiator trans cooler line quick disconnects, and if so what's the trick to getting them off? I got the damn tool and they just don't want to come apart.

 

Thats the million $ question. Are you replacing the radiator?

 

Sure am. I PB-ed then after my first 5 attempts and they still won't cooperate.
Side note: I picked up a 2 row, all aluminum radiator from CSF for like $160 delivered.

 

If it's not too late, could u snap/post a pic of the new rad side-by-side with the old/stock rad? Thanks.

 

Bump

 

Well since your replacing the radiator, what i did on my gf's was cut the brass line fitting off the radiator so i could pull it up and see it/work on it better. I basically destroyed the plastic clip to get the radiator fitting out of the trans line then bought new plastic clip thingys at the parts store. I got a pack of like 6 for a few $ off the shelf.

I think they were meant to be quick disconnects in the factory but the plastic wears out and doesnt work like it should.

 

Well, I got one apart but I have both off, I just ended up cutting the rubber lines and ordering new ones...

 

small copper tubing and patch the lines back together