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02-28-2012, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca.
Posts: 1,648
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Radiator cooler lines
Im replacing the radiator in my wifes blazer.Do i need a special tool to remove the quick disconnect lines that go into the radiator for the trans and oil cooler?
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02-29-2012, 01:43 AM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Re: Radiator cooler lines
The oil cooler lines use a clip to hold the line in place. Just use a small pick to remove the clip. On my 96 Jimmy, the lines have screw in connections.
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03-05-2012, 08:09 PM
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Re: Radiator cooler lines
You are correct gchemist.The radiator came with a little tool to remove them but it was easier to use a small screwdriver.Took me pretty much all weekend.These s-10's are a pain to work on.I think my leak came from changing the air filter.You have to fight the the top of the air cleaner lid to change the filter and it rubs against the oil cooler line and thats where it was leaking.I think im going to look into a new air cleaner set up when its time to change the filter again.
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03-06-2012, 07:50 AM
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Re: Radiator cooler lines
I have had decent luck by tightening the big nit where the cooler mounts in the tank. the seal shrinks with age.
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03-06-2012, 08:46 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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Re: Radiator cooler lines
I replaced my lines three years ago. Now they are starting to leak badly at the radiator. I'm so tempted to remove them. If braided steel lines were not so pricey, I would replace the lines.
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