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Nov 26, 2025 | 01:14 PM

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What is this part?

I was given a box of parts when I bought my 1978 L-82 a couple months ago,

and this was laying at the bottom. Any help as to what this is and where it goes? If it's not from my car, it would be the only item in the box from another vehicle. Thanks

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Nov 26, 2025, 01:53 PM

Tampa Jerry

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Looks like an aftermarket transmission cooler. Jerry

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Nov 26, 2025 | 01:25 PM

ukjohn

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There's nothing like that on my 78. Could it be an aftermarket oil cooler?

Nov 26, 2025 | 01:34 PM

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Man, I don't know. There isn't a single after market part installed, but some of the smog control parts like the AIR pump were removed.

Nov 26, 2025 | 01:53 PM

Tampa Jerry

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Looks like an aftermarket transmission cooler. Jerry

Nov 26, 2025 | 02:25 PM

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Take the hose off and see what type of residue oil is left there at the inlet/outlet... if any. As Jerry said, most likely Aux trans cooler, assuming you have an auto.