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Old 07-02-2008, 06:40 PM
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i'm currently replacing my old radiator in my 1990 5.0 lx but i'm having a problem, i got the old one off but in that process there were 2 metal pipes coming off of the radiator that twisted and snapped, opps, i dont know what these metal tubes are called, i think they go to the tranny, and i also dont know where to find them i've checked napa auto and pepboys, they look at me like i dont know what i'm talking about, cause i dont, please help me
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:44 PM
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They are for the trans cooler. You'll have to fab some new ones.
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:49 PM
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any idea where i can possibly buy these, cause i suck at fabricating
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Old 07-02-2008, 08:20 PM
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any idea where i can possibly buy these, cause i suck at fabricating
Just get some line from an auto parts store and splice it together.
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Old 07-02-2008, 09:23 PM
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you'll need a flare tool to do it right and buy some line like pro50sc stated and fab away
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buy some used ones on ebay. you dont gotta fab ****.
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