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lv2snwbrd	Radiator removal... help!!!	Lead	[-]
Posts: 10 (04/20/09 18:09:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Okay, I am trying to remove my radiator and I ran into a small problem... I have a 2000 2500 v10 4x4 with an automatic transmission. I am trying to remove my radiator and I am having a heck of a time removing the transmission coolant lines from the radiator. Does anyone have any suggestions? they appear to be quick disconnects. I tried a special tool that I bought from autozone for an old Ford Bronco I used to own. The tool was intended for the Fuel filter but it had different sizes and I was hoping that it would work... Well it hasn't so far! Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
CaptCameltoe		#1	[-]
Posts: 21 (04/21/09 15:59:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I ended up cutting mine for that same reason and used crush fittings with pipe nipples on them.
nickster60		#2	[-]
Posts: 18 (04/21/09 18:28:11) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	They sell a tool that is suppose to work. weel the only way I could get it to work was to cut off the fitting and then the tool would work. They sell the tools at sears Lisle AC/Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set When you cut of the fitting from the raditor the tool will work and you will be able to get them apart. When you put them on the new radiator just stick the fitting on the radiator. If you arent replacing the radiator then I guess you might have to make those tools work. God know I couldnt.
michaelphbarnett		#3	[-]
Posts: 89 (04/22/09 11:56:03) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I tried some of those tools. They didn't work. I ended up using a short piece of 3/8" teflon tubing. It took me what seemed like hours to get both of the quick disconnect fittings to disconnect. I still have the tubing if you want some measurements. 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 Long Bed V10 Automatic Overdrive and 3.54:1 axle ratio
nickster60		#4	[-]
Posts: 19 (04/23/09 15:53:14) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I will be happy to have the dimensions on that tubing Nick
michaelphbarnett		#5	[-]
Posts: 90 (04/27/09 11:39:04) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Here's a picture of the piece of tubing I used. It is thin wall 5/8" teflon tubing. I cut a slit in it so I could get it over the metal transmission oil cooler lines. It is between 7/16" and 1/2" wide. I remember using an open end wrench to push on it. Let me know if this helps. 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 Long Bed V10 Automatic Overdrive and 3.54:1 axle ratio
lv2snwbrd		#6	[-]
Posts: 11 (04/27/09 20:07:43) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I actually ended up cutting a piece of Teflon and made my own "tool". I think the tool that I bought from autozone wasn't long enough. Well, anyway I have a new radiator in now and it works like a champ!!! Thanks for the replies. If you cut some Teflon, or plastic that is long enough it will work. The top hose came off quite easily and the bottom took a little more time. But it worked! Thanks again for all of the help! Jackie

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