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Radiators

I have a '99 and I got into a small collision a couple days ago. I found a great deal on a used radiator from a '99 being parted out. I have a 5 spd and the radiator I got came from an auto with the combo radiator and tranny cooler, all in one. How should I plug up the tranny cooler ports to keep the mud and debris out of there?

Nathan
 
Ayuh. If you don't want transmission fluid to drip, blow out the upper cooler port with carburettor cleaner (about 1/3- to 1/2-can should serve) and let it drain into an oil catch bin.

No need for plugs - you aren't going to use them. Besides, that will let you know if you have "cooler corrosion" after a while (it happens) - because you'll see coolant dripping OUT of the lower transmission cooler line fitting...

5-90
 
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