[V8] TB and tranny lines

[Mike Arman]

At 07:12 PM 10/4/2005, you wrote:

>Hi Mike
>I cannot figure out this paragraph :
>"The tranny cooler lines to the
>driver's side of the radiator are sealed with O rings - when you take
>the radiator assembly off, the lines flop down and make a mess - use
>some mechanic's wire to keep the lines UP while you are working, this
>keeps them from leaking all the fluid onto your work space."
>
>Do I have to remove the tranny lines from the radiator in order to 
>take the rad support down ?
>John
>


Yes.


You gotta.



(How's that for a short, sweet and succinct answer?)


They are held in place by a 5mm Allen screw (each) - remove the Allen 
screws, one on the top line, one on the bottom, the heads face to the 
rear of the radiator. One screw is longer than the other (top or 
bottom longer? don't remember), note which is which. Using a pair of 
screwdrivers under the mounting tab (not the line itself), gently pry 
the lines directly outward (to the rear of the car) from the 
radiator. Don't cock them or force them, they will come out with 
gentle pressure.

You may not have to replace the o-rings - check to see if they are 
still supple (OK) or brittle (replace).

Installation is done by aligning the lines into the holes in the 
radiator, and for the line held by the SHORT screw, use the LONG 
Allen screw to draw the line down, then remove the long screw and 
install the short one to seat the line fully and correctly. The other 
line, the one that uses the long screw to seal it, can be started and 
seated using only the long screw.

Best Regards,

Mike Arman






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