View Single Post
Old 04-19-2013, 04:56 PM   #9
JointTech
Registered User
 
JointTech's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 1,858
Re: Transmission lines with cooler

Quote:
Originally Posted by airdale94 View Post
You can get a OTC flare tool for $25.00 from Amazon. It just depends on how you want it. Pre-bent will look factory. Bend your-self will look as good as you can bend. Most of the older GM rear wheel drive don't have a rubber flex at the radiator. Alot of cars do though. Rubber is OK if just want to patch it up. Just make sure you tell them trans. hose. You may need double clamps if the lines aren't dimpled. If you're not proficient at bending you can get poly coated steel line, it's a breeze to bend. It's the dark green stuff.

Yes, great diagram Vette!
that $25 tool from amazon doesnt work on steel line. Its worthless. In fact worse than worthless because you waste 5 hours and a few trips back to the store for more steel line.
If you are going to get a flaring tool dont spend less than $100 on it is the word on the street. I just ordered a Rigid for $125 or so. Hoepfully it actually works because it will be my 3rd this week. Amazon and Pepboys versions both failed miserably.
__________________
72 C20 Long Bed
SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end
Extremely boring build thread
JointTech is offline   Reply With Quote