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Old 01-20-2015, 05:18 PM
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Original radiator sprung a leak...slow drip but winter is the time to take this project on. Doing thermostat and hoses while I'm in there. Question on the tranny cooler hoses to metal lines - are they molded specific (similar to radiator hose) or are they "cut to fit"?

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Old 01-20-2015, 05:35 PM
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I just went to Auto Zone and got hose and cut to fit to replace the ones on my 73.
Just remember to get hydraulic hose and not regular hose.

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That's what I thought, thanks!
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Just to confirm what 73donnie states, same deal with 78...its cut to fit tranny hose.
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
Just to confirm what 73donnie states, same deal with 78...its cut to fit tranny hose.
Thanks, this is the stuff that makes CF great!

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Old 01-21-2015, 10:31 PM
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The hose you want is clearly marked "TRANS COOLER". Don't let them tell you it's the same as fuel hose.
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definetly do not use fuel or oil hoses. Use tranny or power steering. something that works with high pressure I have a brand new engine cause the auto parts store guy said it would work fine.....a lasted a week

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