transmission cooler connectors
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After installing a new radiator, the cooler connector that goes into the radiator is basically without thread, stripped bare. Finding a replacement has been a challenge to say the least. I really don't want to spend another $250 on this for a new set of lines. I'm thinking that I might be able to gerry rig a barb fitting into the radiator and connect with an appropriate hose. Anyone done this?
Cheers, Mark.
Cheers, Mark.
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I haven't on this particular model but if I read you right the fitting on the hose is stripped?
You may want to simply bring the line into a shop, have them cut the aluminum (or stainless steel), replace the fitting.
Sorry, I don't have a blow up diagram of the fitting and or line and I can't find any info on the PSI in the line. Different transmissions run at different pressures and given that newer cars often run 50-150 psi, and also that we use rings at the fitting, pressure is probably too high for a barb.
I haven't on this particular model but if I read you right the fitting on the hose is stripped?
You may want to simply bring the line into a shop, have them cut the aluminum (or stainless steel), replace the fitting.
Sorry, I don't have a blow up diagram of the fitting and or line and I can't find any info on the PSI in the line. Different transmissions run at different pressures and given that newer cars often run 50-150 psi, and also that we use rings at the fitting, pressure is probably too high for a barb.
Last edited by Sean W; 03-13-2018 at 02:39 PM.
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Yes, it's the fitting that locks the metal cooler line in place. Unfortunately the pipe and fitting are non standard size, so none of the generic stuff fits. The pipe is 1/2" OD and the fitting has a m18x1.5 thread. I'm even contemplating bypassing the radiator and installing a stand-alone transmission cooler.
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Yes, it's the fitting that locks the metal cooler line in place. Unfortunately the pipe and fitting are non standard size, so none of the generic stuff fits. The pipe is 1/2" OD and the fitting has a m18x1.5 thread. I'm even contemplating bypassing the radiator and installing a stand-alone transmission cooler.
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