Transmission cooling hoses?
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Melting Slicks
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Transmission cooling hoses?
On my 82 there are two moulded rubber hoses that come off the tranny hard line right before they enter the radiator. Unfortunately I had to slice them to get them off but now I can't find any replacements... Could someone please direct me to where I can buy replacements.
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Team Owner
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I'm not certain they are molded hoses. Take a piece to your local auto parts outlet, find the same stuff, and buy what you need.
FWIW: getting the new ones in is about as hard as getting the old ones out in one piece.
FWIW: getting the new ones in is about as hard as getting the old ones out in one piece.
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Melting Slicks
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Oh boy, that will be fun. Ya they are definitely moulded, even in my AIM they show the same contour. I guess I'll just use standard rubber hose.
Drifting
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From: nassau co. new york
no one loves to save $ more than me but don't use any old rubber hose.buy hose rated for transmission service.to take the heat and not dissolve.on my '76 they are not special molded hoses.good luck.
Racer
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From: LI NY
I just had one blow out on my 82. It was a royal pain to get my fat mitts up there to replace it and was very lucky it didnt cause a fire after the fan blew trans fluid all over the engine. They are not molded, hope you saved the old ones to get the lengths right. Trans hose is what you want. Parts stores may try to tell you gas hose is ok to use but dont accept it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Gladstone MO
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Use ONLY hose that is marked "TRANS COOLER".
Auto parts stores have it, just make the kids look for the correct stuff. And it's not really necessary, but double clamps never hurt in this application.
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
Or, as stated above...
Use ONLY hose that is marked "TRANS COOLER".
Auto parts stores have it, just make the kids look for the correct stuff. And it's not really necessary, but double clamps never hurt in this application.
Auto parts stores have it, just make the kids look for the correct stuff. And it's not really necessary, but double clamps never hurt in this application.
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