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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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I am looking to purchase new transmission cooler lines for my 2000 C5. I have been looking everywhere but it looks like the part is currently disco'ed from GM. I see that 01-04 lines are available. Are they the same as the 97-00? Can anyone help point me in the right direction?
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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 08:44 AM
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If I'm not mistaken, the only difference is the connector at the radiator. They changed the design in 2001. I'm sure you can develop a work-around for that.
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Originally Posted by Robrote
If I'm not mistaken, the only difference is the connector at the radiator. They changed the design in 2001. I'm sure you can develop a work-around for that.
Many here, including myself, have tried and have not been able to locate reasonable adapter(s) to solve this issue short of a new radiator.
If you do, please post up your findings.
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Why do you need new ones? If for the rubber lines, carefully cut off clamps and remove the hose and install new ones. Use a quality clamp and it will be just fine. New hose and clamps are a lot cheaper and easier.
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Originally Posted by Cutlassmaster
Why do you need new ones? If for the rubber lines, carefully cut off clamps and remove the hose and install new ones. Use a quality clamp and it will be just fine. New hose and clamps are a lot cheaper and easier.
Did that on my Dad's 2011 Silverado several yrs ago...MUCH CHEAPER !
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If you go with clamps I would suggest using stainless Fuel Injection Hose Clamps as they won't chew up your hose.

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