97 xj radiator / transmission line disconnect

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aquaholic

NAXJA Forum User

Location

pittsburgh

• Jan 13, 2012

• #1

97 xj 4wd, auto trans, 4.0L. do i need some kind of special tool to disconnect the bottom transmission line from the radiator? i was replacing the radiator and didn't expect to see a quick connect coupling on the bottom trans line where it connects to the radiator.

 

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Samson04

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Taylorsville, KY

• Jan 13, 2012

• #2

Should be two plastic tabs on the radiator side of the line. Squeeze those together while pulling the hose apart. I had to push the hose together, then squeeze the tabs and pull the hose off to get mine loose. Hope this helps.

 

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bdahlg

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Waltham, MA

• Jan 13, 2012

• #3

there is a tool, but you can get them off with a set of needle nose pliers. There's anot quick connect at the radiator also, but you've probably noticed that by now. They suck

 

TRCM

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Newport News,VA

• Jan 13, 2012

• #4

I ended up cutting the fitting off...too much debris in it to work like it was supposed to.

 

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McGR96

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Illinois

• Jan 13, 2012

• #5

I replaced a radiator on my son's '95 a few weeks back. His was all crudded up too. I just cut the fitting off and put a small flare on the new radiator lower fitting to keep the cut hose from sliding off. I then just slid on the the cut hose and put on a hose clamp. Seems to be working fine.