BIGJIM13

original radiator on my 2003 started leaking - found a replacement on ebay - the fittings on the original for the trans cooling lines are different than the aftermarket ones which leak -
anyone had luck with a straight swap without having to make line flares and use a piece of hose ?
Thanks

jrprich

I had a similar issue when I tried to install my Dewitts out of my 99 into my 03.......fittings do not match. This is because GM changed the AT fittings between the years. I never did find adapters so I sold my 99 Dewitts and have stayed with the original 03 rad.

BIGJIM13

Understood - Thanks!

0Tom@Dewitt

You might be able to adapt the port with two fittings. The 1st design is female inverted flare, and the fitting that hangs on the tube is M18-1.5 metric.






I have another thread running where I am asking for pictures of the 1st design 97-2000 trans fitting if anyone can post a picture.

jrprich

Tom,

When you say " the fitting that hangs on the tube is M18-1.5 metric."
are you describing the fitting that hangs on the tube for a 97-01 or for a 02-04 ?

Thanks,
Jim

0Tom@Dewitt

Well that was kind of misleading words on my part. I guess they both have something that stays on the tube. I did get the photo I was looking for in the thread below. The one pictured above is the metric port with a seal on the tip. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...os-wanted.html