natbel08

im replacing my radiator with a fluidine one, and all was going smoothly until i couldnt get the transmission lines off. like im holding the outside bolt straight and trying to loosen the one toward the radiator (the one that takes a 5/8 wrench) and its twisting the transmission line or striping the outside nut but its not moving. the male side that goes into the female weld on the radiator will twist but is constricted by the transmission lines so i cant twist it more than a quarter turn

idk if that makes sense, if not ill rephrase what doesnt, but does anyone know what i can do to get this thing off? i really needed this to be a relatively quick job

.boB

They often get frozen on there, and are not removable.

Mix some acetone with auto trans fluid to make some penetrating oil. Let that soak in for a day or two.

If that fails, cut them off and replace the steel lines and use compression fittings. If you want quick and cheap, use a hose barb and rubber line with hose clamps. It will eventually leak, but it's quick.

Bubba 95SN

CRC Freeze OFF sold at NAPA. Wonderful product that has lubricant and refrigerant. Follow directions. About $7 with tax.