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RAdiator removal question
Went to go remove the radiator and I have all the hoses except one smaller one, which I'm assuming is the transmission line. How does it disconnect? It is n the very bottom and has a metal line out of the new radiator? It looks rusty on the old one. Is there a tool?
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Originally Posted by Matthewjhawkins
(Post 871273)
Went to go remove the radiator and I have all the hoses except one smaller one, which I'm assuming is the transmission line. How does it disconnect? It is n the very bottom and has a metal line out of the new radiator? It looks rusty on the old one. Is there a tool?
look like these:http://www.google.com/images?q=trans...w=1003&bih=607 I was not aware of these tools when I removed mine. After fighting the disconnect for hours I laid the radiator on top of the engine and used a small flat screw driver to release the prongs inside the "not so quick disconnect". Then rebent the prongs back to hold the new radiator tube. |
Originally Posted by Matthewjhawkins
(Post 871273)
Went to go remove the radiator and I have all the hoses except one smaller one, which I'm assuming is the transmission line. How does it disconnect? It is n the very bottom and has a metal line out of the new radiator? It looks rusty on the old one. Is there a tool?
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Remove metal clip in transmission coupling to radiator
I just came in from the garage where I replaced the radiator on my 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic. All was going well until I got to the bottom transmission line which was held in place by a metal clip with 4 prongs in the coupling to the radiator...the trouble was I didn't have a tool to remove the clip! A piece of thin wire did the trick: I just used a small flat-head screwdriver to pry each prong away from the side, then slid the wire behind until I had 3 prongs held in this way. I then pried in the fourth prong and...the coupling came loose! :icon_smile:
The clip wasn't damaged, and went back together on the new radiator with no problem. Hope this helps! |
Originally Posted by Matthewjhawkins
(Post 871273)
Went to go remove the radiator and I have all the hoses except one smaller one, which I'm assuming is the transmission line.How does it disconnect? It is n the very bottom and has a metal line out of the new radiator? It looks rusty on the old one. Is there a tool?
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Needle nose pliers work fine for most applications. Squeeze the tabs together and wiggle slightly while pulling out.
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