Stripped cooler line

[Jamesvinar]

So I managed to strip the lower cooling line on the radiator... now what...

 

[chris2523]

replace the radiator or delete the trans side tank need entirely with an aftermarket cooler.

 

[mag]

You can do what Chris said or cut it get some new line and use a compression fitting .

 

[driller]

Exactly what thread stripped?

It's been a while, but isn't there a nut on the hard line that threads into an adapter that actually threads into the radiator?

http://www.bulkpart.com/2/category/Cooler-fittings.html

 

[Jamesvinar]

It's the part that threads into the adapter. I still don't know how to get said part off, it's rusted on there pretty good, cutting I feel would pinch the line.

Currently trying to do the radiator lol, the lower hose is being a pain too

 

[driller]

Sounds like your best bet would be to use the correct hose barb fitting at the radiator and a section of hose going to the old line back to where it is not rusted. Use a mini tubing cutter. It would be best to have a compression fitting to hose barb adapter on the end of the hard line rather than putting the hose over the line with hose clamps.

I remember getting the fittings I needed from bulkpart.com

Edit: I believe you're looking for Hayden 393 - https://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Automotive-393-Transmission-Fitting/dp/B000EPPFNI

Amazon wasn't around when I did mine. :fart

 

[Jamesvinar]

Agh, I was hoping for something simple on this Car

What about trying to get the adapter the line goes into out of the radiator then use some vice grips to turn it out of there?

 

[driller]

Sounds desperate.

Good luck!

 

[Jamesvinar]

I've gone too long without driving this car, it's time for these methods

 

[tonybrooklyn]

How did ya make out?

 

[billcu]

I've had to use vice grips before, these fittings seem to be on the small side compared to the wrench. Some penetrating oil helps too.

 

[Jamesvinar]

I've been letting them soak while I repaint the car (that's a whole nother story