FYI I have worked in the Auto industry in BC Canada for 30 years and never seen that style line that was installed without the safety clip. The plastic clip is very important as the metal clip is prone to getting stretched out of spec which could allow the line to disconnect under transmission line pressure. The safety clip will not fit over the metal clip if it is bent enough to not hold the line, the line can not disconnect from the metal clip if the safety clip is sitting properly against the fitting. Good presentation .
Many thanks for that great info. I should have stressed that better for sure instead of quickly glancing over it for sure. I appreciate the comment and feedback. Make sure to subscribe and again....thanks.
Always use the safety clip. I had a snap ring fail even through you could hear and see it clip in. Not fun with fluid all over the ground and a transmission that wouldn't shift or engage out several miles from town.
@@MotorCityMechanic Hey brotha got a tech question hope you can steer me in the right direction. Got a 15 ram 1500 hemi 8spd , had to replace the lines" 52014804AI " my question is on the transmission heater the 2 holes for the lines which is which ? Does the farthest hole on the heater does that line connect to the top or bottom line at the radiator? I can't find a clear diagram and not sure if I mixed them up. Basically which line is supply and return at both connection points, radiator and transmission heater. Any help would be amazing. Love your videos.
David, you are GOOD! You KNOW how to explain the DETAILS that are NECESSARY and ARE the very reasons that guys like me come to view your videos in the first place! Keep us the expert teaching! We NEED it.
Thanks bud I'm always a fan of anyone who helps me avoid buying those specialty tools. They make so many I would run out of room in the toolbox or just plain forget I have them
@@MotorCityMechanic Ironicaly, The good quality picks were a little too large while the 1$ or free (can't remember which) HF picks worked great. Thanks again for sharing.
Great explanation and tip. Good camera work and straight to the point. Far too many mechanical videos on you tube that are of poor quality and way too long. Greatly appreciated. Anything you can add on the 4.7 will be appreciated. Not many tutorials on '05 Dakota 4.7 V8 and I struggle finding information.
Many thanks for the kind words about the video. My early videos sucked when it came to quality....over time I evolved lol. I will certainly keep those requests in mind for future videos. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already
I'm finding the hardest part of fixing a car,, is all the different clips and how to remove them and replace them, because you just can't figure out how ,to get the part off.... this video is very helpful, you explained it, very well thank you!!
Hi david im a 36 year old woman who loves her cars own a lincoln navigator and a dodge charger and youre video helped me and most of all gave me the courage i needed to tackle thiw job sometimes it can be really discouraging and mostly cost a lot of money u helped me fix my own ride # thats badass thank u
You have saved my bacon-so many times. You have the best videos and quality. Please don't tell anyone that I was trying to install 2 transmission clips onto a Hummer H3 (without knowing they were "QUICK CLIPS) by installing clip (OVER) the transmission line installed doodad. Saved my day. Thank you.
I just replaced the radiator in my 05 Silverado yesterday and had a run in with those damn clips. What should have been a 45 minute job or less took me over 3 hours because of them. I cussed more than I did when I was in the Marine Corps. I literally wanted to break the lines and throw a damn fit! I knew about using picks but I didn’t have any. Had no clue about the special collet tool. Thanks so much for teaching me something today. I wish I’d have found your video before going through what I did! I WILL be buying the removal tool regardless of price.
Finally, Finally, Finally, somebody reveals the mystery, of the "Mystery Clip", the one that's Clipping the public with it's mystery. This is the only video I've found that shows up close what this and how to work it off/on. When something like this comes along and so many people won't explain it and there are no instructions on it's box, the reason for it is to Clip the Public for $$$$$. If nothing else then it's good for the transmission specialist when it leaks out all your transmission fluid on a freeway which also is a shot in the arm for the wrecker business. Thanks so much ! ! !
Just want to say thank you for the video. Working on a 2004 GMC Savana, replacing the radiator. First time having a transmission cooler inside the radiator and these type of connectors. Made the switch a breeze with a small screwdriver.
Excellent viseo. Shows the "shop" way ($$$), and the quick & simple way. I have had the lines pop off 2 times. All the fluid spewed out. Dang! The white plastic "keeper" caps would meke a more secute connection. Thanks!! 👍👍
Thanks....my 06 Ram 1500 lines were rusted mess and parts discontinued... finally found someone to make them up and installed them myself...thanks to your video!
Wow. Thank you Sir. I came to your channel because i received a new radiator with those style of fittings. I was baffled but thanks to you. I basically have a safety measure for if the screw on connectors fail.
Omg thank you!!! 3 hrs I spent, on my birthday to beat it all, trying to get the plastic clip back on an 05 Liberty line. 1 clip, 3 hrs. All afternoon replacing both lines. I wish I had found this video during searches prior to starting this project... I'd not have had such a long, rough day.
Feel free to check out all my videos...they might give you that bit of info you might need for the next time you run into something like this. Appreciate you watching and for the comment! Make sure to subscribe
God bless you man, you just saved me $250.00 because I didn't have a clue on how that set up worked and I was just getting ready to take my car to the shop to have a radiator replaced.
I watched this as I replaced my trans cooler lines on my Ram Promaster 2500 3.6L V6 with the 62TE transmission. Thank you very much for taking the time to make the videos!!!
Thank you your tip was awesome. Working on my son's 2007 doge ram 1500. The cooler lines are being replaced and when I saw this coupler at the trans I knew i did not have the special tool to remove it. Thanks again for great advise!
Thanks David, that was great. I am just about to change the radiator in my 07 Dakota that has exactly the same type disconnects, and I was in awe as to how I was going to get them free, so you did me a world of good. I will continue to watch your video's so keep the good stuff coming. Thanks again.
I was changing a radiator on 06 pacifica and the tranny cooler broke at the cooler. Thanks for how to take apart. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEASY. THANK YOU AGAIN.
Excellent video, what I needed to know is all right here. Like JustSomeGuy says, No bullshit, right to the point. Was feeling a little frustrated about these clips, not now. I am now a new subscriber.
Great video! Awesome close ups and perfect voice over descriptions. I bought a smaller version of that pick set and some new transmission cooler lines to replace myself on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I couldn't have done it without your video. Thank you for helping me save hundreds of dollars! Liked and Subscribed!
Thanks Dave! Now my c230 is gonna stop popping off tranny line!!! Auto place guy said clip must go on plastic cover !!! Lost alot of fluid !!due to not doing it myself!!! You bet I'll be bugging ! Have a good day Dave ! You done saved my day !!!
Deleted and replaced with flex line and not clips . Used 2 hose clamps and flex hose . Ran that to the Drivers door floor underneath the jeep. and Installed a External cooling unit with a 12 v dc fan. Ran to output to the Radiator and then back to the trans again replacing the quick disconnect with a Flex house fitting . Now the jeep Runs 15 degrees cooler and no hard lines to crush. I hate Chrysler for these.
I am a few years late finding this video, I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider XLS 4.7L, information about anything under the hood is scarce, I cannot tell you how much help this video was for me changing my radiator and removing transmission lines. Thank you for the detailed information. I liked and subscribed. 😁
This is the tenth and last video I feel the need to watch before I go work on my truck. You took the time to clearly show how it works and Why it works that way. And personally that's what really makes the difference in my understanding. The Why it works the way it does. Several other clips showed the same technique, most not as visible as this video. So thank you for a job very well done. I salute you sir
Should the line still feel a slight loose after proper install? All the spring nubs were visible on top side of pipe flange. I have no transmission oil leaking but line feels a little loose. Haven’t taken it out on road yet. 2003 olds
Just did this on a 2011 JL Wrangler to replace rusted/leaking lines with new ones. Couple things I learned: 1) Old rusted lines at press in fittings don’t allow a quick disconnect tool to work (had to use two picks). 2) To get clips out manually, had to soak clips/fittings in PB blaster and work them to loosen the clips. 3) Scraped out the fitting edges for a while around the line press fit to get rust out and PB blasted again. 4) used one pick to press between line & clip bump out to push it outward so I could hook clip from outside with other pick. Longhandled needle nose pliers are a must for grabbing clips, etc on this job. Here’s where it got even harder…😢 5) after clip removal Fittings at radiator were rusted in place and would NOT come out… Kept at them with PB blaster and grabbing metal line with Longnose pliers and cranking back and forth to eventually pull the lines free. Was tough and took at least 10 mins of wiggling forcefully while pressing outward on the line… PITA. I heard some people recommend cutting lines and using a deep so it to remove fitting body… my fitting body just spun near radiator as it seems like a compression fit at radiator tube… I didn’t want to mess it up so left it… spinning that fitting nut without cutting lines might help to break the rust free from the stuck line … but I just kept using the long handle needle nose and wiggling and pressing til it eventually popped out. Removing lines at trans much easier. 6) Had to do some slight bending of the new lines to get them in correct shape and fit so they didn’t rub on anything or each other and didn’t have odd angles or tension when fitting them into the clip fittings… you want the line end to push straight in and pop in all the way so the clips can be installed and hold get in front of the line end flanges so the lines wont pull out. Test pull these after you get the clips reinstalled. 7) Reinstalling E clips .. you put clips in place first, put a little grease around line flange area.. then push lines in so the pop all the way in and won’t pull back out. make sure the lines were fully seated so the clips got in front of the line flanges to hold them in… 8) Test pull on line and make sure clips are fully seated into fitting as evidence by clips being full down into the channel and not protruding (needle nose to make pure they are pressed down fully.. if not the line flange may not be all the way pressed in - must press in straight which might require a slight line bending). 10) once all closed in a pull tested, start engine and check for leaks. 11) no leaks push plastic cover back over clip fittings (might need to use a bent nose long handled needle nose pliers as I had to put tip on either side of plastic cover and give it a hammer bump to get covers to seat fully. These are important as they hold the clips in place (you don’t want a cooler line popping off on the road). 12) Install line plastic retaining guides so lines don’t rub on anything or each other, hit anything or press against any other parts. 13) replace the amount of fluid you caught in pan when you pulled lines.
This was a huge help! Worked right away. The new radiator already has the C clips and O-rings installed, so I didn't have to transfer them, which was nice. But I'll probably grab them off the old radiator. Thanks for the super helpful video. Also saw your PT Cruiser timing belt and water pump replacement video and decided that it was way too involved for my skill set or available space, single car monthly rental garage. Just gonna leave that to the expert, but doing my own radiator and getting the transmission oil lines off was what was holding me up on another car I was working on.
Hey David,Just wanted to thank you also you Rock Dude,The kick down solenoid went on my Wife’s Journey! Your vid/instructional on the replacement’ was right on👍
Thank you for doing a good job with explaining the special tool and how to reinstall the clip after it is out. It has been a real pain to get the clips back on in my radiator. I probably watched 20 videos before yours just looking for a better explanation. To be frank, I wish I had just known about the tools. Seems like they should be cheap. You said up to 100 bucks (now that seems nuts) 🤔 someone should sell them doe 20 bucks and make a ton... and you could link the tools in your description and get a kick back 😉 thanks again I subscribed. 👍
a 7 minute video that tells a 10 second "tip" anyone who has ever worked on anything mechanical, has known for years. Thanks Man! btw, nice bot comments
Even this video is two yrs ago, it happened I need this info right now 🙂 I'll replace my radiator today I'm wondering playing sliding the rubber from the pipe no idea what does it do😄 now I know all of it 🙂 thanks for the video and is a good one too😄👍
Great video , such a simple clip but SO important to understand and make sure it holds the pipe in place. All the details are so correct, don’t want any dirt getting etc, imagine have one pop out, there goes a transmission.
Really well done video. Thanks! I’m looking for the pressure line for my 2000 Jeep 2.5L with auto trans. I got the return line but the other line is unavailable. 😩
Hey guys, I actually tie a length of dental floss around the clip before I re-install .There are many times that these are tough to get at and I end up dropping the clip a couple times..with the length of dental floss on it you wont lose it.Once it is on I just trim it off, it isn't thick enough to interfere with anything, I've been doing this for years now
I read all of the comments before I started this job today... As I was reinstalling the spring clip on the new pressure line, I kept thinking... "I should use the floss trick, just in case", but I was too lazy to go to the house. ...dropped the clip and lost 20 mins searching for it🤦♀️ ... "now I should get the floss..." dropped it again, this time only in the drip pan luckily! Great tip! Would have saved me time🙄 thanks! 😄
The one you got is exactly like GM uses I'm looking for the one with the plastic ears sticking out of it I think I just squeeze and pull but I'm not sure I just wanted to make sure before I started yanking on it.
There is a small o-ring inside the fitting that should be changed or you run the risk of the cooler line leaking.Choice is yours,just know that if it leaks now you have to take it apart again.
Awesome vid. I was looking at one of the Mopar special tool websites and I noticed that tool was $70 or so. Glad there's an alternate (and simple) way to remove the lines.
Thank you for the video! I have a cooler line that is dangerously close to rusting through so I bought replacements that have sat around collecting dust. I checked with some of those "master disconnect kits" and noone could confirm they had the correct tool anyway. The official mopar tool is somewhat hard to find and ridiculously expensive for what it is ($75-100+) If you don't have a pick set you buy some for a few bucks at harbor freight (I use mine all the time for removing o-rings during oil changes) Anyway, thanks again maybe now I'll finally get this job done!
FYI I have worked in the Auto industry in BC Canada for 30 years and never seen that style line that was installed without the safety clip. The plastic clip is very important as the metal clip is prone to getting stretched out of spec which could allow the line to disconnect under transmission line pressure. The safety clip will not fit over the metal clip if it is bent enough to not hold the line, the line can not disconnect from the metal clip if the safety clip is sitting properly against the fitting. Good presentation .
Many thanks for that great info. I should have stressed that better for sure instead of quickly glancing over it for sure. I appreciate the comment and feedback. Make sure to subscribe and again....thanks.
@@MotorCityMechanic No problem! Glad to help add to your well done video.
Always use the safety clip. I had a snap ring fail even through you could hear and see it clip in. Not fun with fluid all over the ground and a transmission that wouldn't shift or engage out several miles from town.
@@MotorCityMechanic
Hey brotha got a tech question hope you can steer me in the right direction. Got a 15 ram 1500 hemi 8spd , had to replace the lines" 52014804AI " my question is on the transmission heater the 2 holes for the lines which is which ? Does the farthest hole on the heater does that line connect to the top or bottom line at the radiator?
I can't find a clear diagram and not sure if I mixed them up. Basically which line is supply and return at both connection points, radiator and transmission heater. Any help would be amazing. Love your videos.
this video is 6 years old and thank you for it... Didn't want to spend the money on the removal tool. Thanks for the help sir
You just saved me 500 bucks on replacing my lines. Thank you sooooooo much
You have no idea how incredibly helpful this is. Thank you and thanks for the great quality closeup
Great tip, and excellent camera work!
Extremely well explained and shot, clear close-up photos.
Much appreciated. Glad that the hard word showed in the final edit. Make sure to subscribe
I think you are the only one showing how to put them back in. Thanks just helped me big time.
Your welcome and appreciate the feedback
nice close up photography ! and your speaking/explanation is smooth, clear with no extra verbage- refreshing- keep up the good work!
Thanks for the great feedback. Cool to see that people notice the work that goes into each video. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already.
harbor freight $4 pick set and my favorite pb blaster and brake cleaner ty for the tip
David, you are GOOD! You KNOW how to explain the DETAILS that are NECESSARY and ARE the very reasons that guys like me come to view your videos in the first place! Keep us the expert teaching! We NEED it.
Thanks bud I'm always a fan of anyone who helps me avoid buying those specialty tools. They make so many I would run out of room in the toolbox or just plain forget I have them
Isn’t that the truth! I have my own shop now and talk about having tools….seems I’m ordering some type of tool every week
The pick worked great, glad I didn't spring for the specialty tool. Thanks so much for the tip, it made the job changing transmission lines easy.
Awesome! No need for some tools that you might never use again.
@@MotorCityMechanic Ironicaly, The good quality picks were a little too large while the 1$ or free (can't remember which) HF picks worked great. Thanks again for sharing.
Great explanation and tip. Good camera work and straight to the point. Far too many mechanical videos on you tube that are of poor quality and way too long. Greatly appreciated. Anything you can add on the 4.7 will be appreciated. Not many tutorials on '05 Dakota 4.7 V8 and I struggle finding information.
Many thanks for the kind words about the video. My early videos sucked when it came to quality....over time I evolved lol. I will certainly keep those requests in mind for future videos. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already
I'm finding the hardest part of fixing a car,, is all the different clips and how to remove them and replace them, because you just can't figure out how ,to get the part off.... this video is very helpful, you explained it, very well thank you!!
Hi david im a 36 year old woman who loves her cars own a lincoln navigator and a dodge charger and youre video helped me and most of all gave me the courage i needed to tackle thiw job sometimes it can be really discouraging and mostly cost a lot of money u helped me fix my own ride # thats badass thank u
Excellent tip and the close up was very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already
You have saved my bacon-so many times. You have the best videos and quality. Please don't tell anyone that I was trying to install 2 transmission clips onto a Hummer H3 (without knowing they were "QUICK CLIPS) by installing clip (OVER) the transmission line installed doodad. Saved my day. Thank you.
I just replaced the radiator in my 05 Silverado yesterday and had a run in with those damn clips. What should have been a 45 minute job or less took me over 3 hours because of them. I cussed more than I did when I was in the Marine Corps. I literally wanted to break the lines and throw a damn fit! I knew about using picks but I didn’t have any. Had no clue about the special collet tool.
Thanks so much for teaching me something today. I wish I’d have found your video before going through what I did! I WILL be buying the removal tool regardless of price.
Thank you. This is what I was looking for. Kept trying to clip on the things after putting the lines in. Now, back to work.
The best video on RUclips for removing those transmission lines! Thanks!
Finally, Finally, Finally, somebody reveals the mystery, of the "Mystery Clip", the one that's Clipping the public with it's mystery. This is the only video I've found that shows up close what this and how to work it off/on.
When something like this comes along and so many people won't explain it and there are no instructions on it's box, the reason for it is to Clip the Public for $$$$$. If nothing else then it's good for the transmission specialist when it leaks out all your transmission fluid on a freeway which also is a shot in the arm for the wrecker business.
Thanks so much ! ! !
Thank you. Excellent concise information. Great verbal skills and camera work. Thank you for showing the real information without a lot of other BS.
Just want to say thank you for the video. Working on a 2004 GMC Savana, replacing the radiator. First time having a transmission cooler inside the radiator and these type of connectors. Made the switch a breeze with a small screwdriver.
Awesome. Glad the video helped another person!
Thank you. You saved me the hassle of trying to rig my new radiator with an assortment of hoses.
Excellent viseo. Shows the "shop" way ($$$), and the quick & simple way. I have had the lines pop off 2 times. All the fluid spewed out. Dang! The white plastic "keeper" caps would meke a more secute connection. Thanks!! 👍👍
Thanks John. Yeah those plastic caps are very important for sure . Appreciate the comment and make sure to subscribe.
Thanks....my 06 Ram 1500 lines were rusted mess and parts discontinued... finally found someone to make them up and installed them myself...thanks to your video!
David- Your channel has been a wealth of knowledge to me as I’ve started to wrench on my 2014 Town/Country- Thank you!
Glad I can always help out. I appreciate the kind words and for you having subscribed.
You made a superb video. Everything perfect--concise, clear wording and your camera work was outstanding. Thanks a million!
Wow. Thank you Sir. I came to your channel because i received a new radiator with those style of fittings. I was baffled but thanks to you. I basically have a safety measure for if the screw on connectors fail.
Omg thank you!!! 3 hrs I spent, on my birthday to beat it all, trying to get the plastic clip back on an 05 Liberty line. 1 clip, 3 hrs. All afternoon replacing both lines. I wish I had found this video during searches prior to starting this project... I'd not have had such a long, rough day.
In the middle of battling these. Wish I had watched this first. Awesome video. Thanks much!
Feel free to check out all my videos...they might give you that bit of info you might need for the next time you run into something like this. Appreciate you watching and for the comment! Make sure to subscribe
God bless you man, you just saved me $250.00 because I didn't have a clue on how that set up worked and I was just getting ready to take my car to the shop to have a radiator replaced.
I watched this as I replaced my trans cooler lines on my Ram Promaster 2500 3.6L V6 with the 62TE transmission. Thank you very much for taking the time to make the videos!!!
So I'm replacing the trans lines that come from the AC condenser I bought the lines new and idk which one is the in and out
Thank you your tip was awesome. Working on my son's 2007 doge ram 1500. The cooler lines are being replaced and when I saw this coupler at the trans I knew i did not have the special tool to remove it. Thanks again for great advise!
Your welcome. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already.
Thanks David, that was great. I am just about to change the radiator in my 07 Dakota that has exactly the same type disconnects, and I was in awe as to how I was going to get them free, so you did me a world of good. I will continue to watch your video's so keep the good stuff coming. Thanks again.
Thanks Walter. Glad to see that the videos help and thanks for returning to watch more.
Great tip! Always great NOT to have to purchase expensive tools for a simple job!
Aint that the truth! lol. Thanks for the comment and for watching Linda. Make sure to subscribe.
I was changing a radiator on 06 pacifica and the tranny cooler broke at the cooler. Thanks for how to take apart. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEASY. THANK YOU AGAIN.
Excellent video, what I needed to know is all right here. Like JustSomeGuy says, No bullshit, right to the point. Was feeling a little frustrated about these clips, not now. I am now a new subscriber.
Many thanks for subscribing and for the great feedback! Sorry about the delay in getting back to you.
Benchmark on video quality and information. Massively useful.
Great video! Awesome close ups and perfect voice over descriptions. I bought a smaller version of that pick set and some new transmission cooler lines to replace myself on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I couldn't have done it without your video. Thank you for helping me save hundreds of dollars! Liked and Subscribed!
Thank you so much I was using the tool the wrong way. Thanks to your video now I’m able to get the job done.😊😊
Thanks Dave! Now my c230 is gonna stop popping off tranny line!!! Auto place guy said clip must go on plastic cover !!! Lost alot of fluid !!due to not doing it myself!!! You bet I'll be bugging ! Have a good day Dave ! You done saved my day !!!
On my way to fixing mine. Glad I watched your video! It was awesome! Thanks.
Your welcome and thanks for taking the time to watch.
Deleted and replaced with flex line and not clips . Used 2 hose clamps and flex hose . Ran that to the Drivers door floor underneath the jeep. and Installed a External cooling unit with a 12 v dc fan. Ran to output to the Radiator and then back to the trans again replacing the quick disconnect with a Flex house fitting . Now the jeep Runs 15 degrees cooler and no hard lines to crush. I hate Chrysler for these.
Brother, you are an absolute godsend!!!
Thanks Adam. Much appreciated.
I am a few years late finding this video, I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider XLS 4.7L, information about anything under the hood is scarce, I cannot tell you how much help this video was for me changing my radiator and removing transmission lines. Thank you for the detailed information. I liked and subscribed. 😁
Thanks for the help! Needed this quick video instead of dropping my steering rack to access the thermostat
Thanks!
This was a well made video, no commercials and short. Thanks!
Now that's the way a video is done, so much better than any other I've seen.
Great work as usual
Always thumbs up 👍🏻
I love the tip. I love tools as much as the next guy but if I can do a job and not spend money, that's a win.
Very true. I never use those tools for the line removal. Luckily those are the shops tools.....I rather spend my money on other things lol.
This is the tenth and last video I feel the need to watch before I go work on my truck. You took the time to clearly show how it works and Why it works that way. And personally that's what really makes the difference in my understanding. The Why it works the way it does. Several other clips showed the same technique, most not as visible as this video. So thank you for a job very well done. I salute you sir
Simply great video ! Right to the point, great close ups and very understandable understandable explanation!! Thank you Sir!
J CM Much appreciated! Thanks for noticing the smaller details I work so hard on. Again thanks and make sure to subscribe
bro i like your videos right before i start watching 👍 you are the goat i bet all these people appreciate you…god bless you
This was great bro. About to replace mine this week. From the MotorCity myself.
That was a clear concise how to with none of the usual RUclips fluff. Thank you very much!
Great! Love how you made the video very detailed and informative with 'CLEAR' footage to show what is being done. Thumbs up
Great tutorial. Not too long and straight to the point.
Appreciate it Jason!
Should the line still feel a slight loose after proper install? All the spring nubs were visible on top side of pipe flange. I have no transmission oil leaking but line feels a little loose. Haven’t taken it out on road yet. 2003 olds
Just did this on a 2011 JL Wrangler to replace rusted/leaking lines with new ones. Couple things I learned:
1) Old rusted lines at press in fittings don’t allow a quick disconnect tool to work (had to use two picks).
2) To get clips out manually, had to soak clips/fittings in PB blaster and work them to loosen the clips.
3) Scraped out the fitting edges for a while around the line press fit to get rust out and PB blasted again.
4) used one pick to press between line & clip bump out to push it outward so I could hook clip from outside with other pick. Longhandled needle nose pliers are a must for grabbing clips, etc on this job.
Here’s where it got even harder…😢
5) after clip removal Fittings at radiator were rusted in place and would NOT come out… Kept at them with PB blaster and grabbing metal line with Longnose pliers and cranking back and forth to eventually pull the lines free. Was tough and took at least 10 mins of wiggling forcefully while pressing outward on the line… PITA. I heard some people recommend cutting lines and using a deep so it to remove fitting body… my fitting body just spun near radiator as it seems like a compression fit at radiator tube… I didn’t want to mess it up so left it… spinning that fitting nut without cutting lines might help to break the rust free from the stuck line … but I just kept using the long handle needle nose and wiggling and pressing til it eventually popped out. Removing lines at trans much easier.
6) Had to do some slight bending of the new lines to get them in correct shape and fit so they didn’t rub on anything or each other and didn’t have odd angles or tension when fitting them into the clip fittings… you want the line end to push straight in and pop in all the way so the clips can be installed and hold get in front of the line end flanges so the lines wont pull out. Test pull these after you get the clips reinstalled.
7) Reinstalling E clips .. you put clips in place first, put a little grease around line flange area.. then push lines in so the pop all the way in and won’t pull back out. make sure the lines were fully seated so the clips got in front of the line flanges to hold them in…
8) Test pull on line and make sure clips are fully seated into fitting as evidence by clips being full down into the channel and not protruding (needle nose to make pure they are pressed down fully.. if not the line flange may not be all the way pressed in - must press in straight which might require a slight line bending).
10) once all closed in a pull tested, start engine and check for leaks.
11) no leaks push plastic cover back over clip fittings (might need to use a bent nose long handled needle nose pliers as I had to put tip on either side of plastic cover and give it a hammer bump to get covers to seat fully. These are important as they hold the clips in place (you don’t want a cooler line popping off on the road).
12) Install line plastic retaining guides so lines don’t rub on anything or each other, hit anything or press against any other parts.
13) replace the amount of fluid you caught in pan when you pulled lines.
This was a huge help! Worked right away. The new radiator already has the C clips and O-rings installed, so I didn't have to transfer them, which was nice. But I'll probably grab them off the old radiator. Thanks for the super helpful video. Also saw your PT Cruiser timing belt and water pump replacement video and decided that it was way too involved for my skill set or available space, single car monthly rental garage. Just gonna leave that to the expert, but doing my own radiator and getting the transmission oil lines off was what was holding me up on another car I was working on.
Great tip, I've watched one of the used car technicians struggle with these connections
They can be a pain from time to time
Hey David,Just wanted to thank you also you Rock Dude,The kick down solenoid went on my Wife’s Journey!
Your vid/instructional on the replacement’ was right on👍
Thank you for doing a good job with explaining the special tool and how to reinstall the clip after it is out. It has been a real pain to get the clips back on in my radiator. I probably watched 20 videos before yours just looking for a better explanation. To be frank, I wish I had just known about the tools. Seems like they should be cheap. You said up to 100 bucks (now that seems nuts) 🤔 someone should sell them doe 20 bucks and make a ton... and you could link the tools in your description and get a kick back 😉 thanks again I subscribed. 👍
I’ve been Using pics from day one 15+years Great to know that I’m not the only one that has been using pics
I can’t get thru the day with out grabbing and using one. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe
Great tip! I'm just about to change my lines. This will definitely make the job much faster & easier. 👍
Nice work as always.
Tie the spring clip to your finger with dental floss while installing. If it drops or springs away, you wont lose it.
Stay gold.
Cool tip!
One of the clearest videos I've ever seen. Thanks!
a 7 minute video that tells a 10 second "tip" anyone who has ever worked on anything mechanical, has known for years. Thanks Man!
btw, nice bot comments
.....I guess we are even 😂. I had to waste 6 seconds of my life reading this comment.....So thank you!
Even this video is two yrs ago, it happened I need this info right now 🙂 I'll replace my radiator today I'm wondering playing sliding the rubber from the pipe no idea what does it do😄 now I know all of it 🙂 thanks for the video and is a good one too😄👍
This was exactly what I needed in a tense moment. It also gave me an excuse to go to the auto parts store which means I also got to buy new tools 🧰
Thanks for the tip. I have to change out my trans quick disconnect tomorrow because it's dripping.
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Notice clip also used on window handles on older models and easy to get off using E clip tool works also good on transmission clips
OUTSTANDING video. No bullshit. Right to the point. Saved me a lot of frustration. Thanks man.
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your a solid homeboy.............!
Thanks for the tip!! I'm replacing my transmission fluid cooler on my 07 300C. Great advice. 👍
Great video , such a simple clip but SO important to understand and make sure it holds the pipe in place. All the details are so correct, don’t want any dirt getting etc, imagine have one pop out, there goes a transmission.
After about 1.5 hours of searching, found this video. Excellent!!! Thank you David!
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Well done! I'm doing a transmission on a 2008 dodge ram. This is very helpful. Thank you!
Really well done video. Thanks! I’m looking for the pressure line for my 2000 Jeep 2.5L with auto trans. I got the return line but the other line is unavailable. 😩
Hey guys, I actually tie a length of dental floss around the clip before I re-install .There are many times that these are tough to get at and I end up dropping the clip a couple times..with the length of dental floss on it you wont lose it.Once it is on I just trim it off, it isn't thick enough to interfere with anything, I've been doing this for years now
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I read all of the comments before I started this job today... As I was reinstalling the spring clip on the new pressure line, I kept thinking... "I should use the floss trick, just in case", but I was too lazy to go to the house.
...dropped the clip and lost 20 mins searching for it🤦♀️
... "now I should get the floss..." dropped it again, this time only in the drip pan luckily!
Great tip! Would have saved me time🙄 thanks! 😄
I just spent $11 to replace my lost clip. Wishing I would have read this first!
Wish mine came out this easy 😂 in just replaced the 2 lines on my caravan and it was a PIA but I got it done. 💪💪
I hear you. I changed the lines on my town and country a few days ago. A total pain, but it's done.
@@jschlesinger2 glad you got it done. Definitely nice to be able to do the job yourself and save money.
The one you got is exactly like GM uses I'm looking for the one with the plastic ears sticking out of it I think I just squeeze and pull but I'm not sure I just wanted to make sure before I started yanking on it.
I use pop cans cut into a square roll it over the line thats pre lubed with spray luvericant and twist n push into fitting wala!
There is a small o-ring inside the fitting that should be changed or you run the risk of the cooler line leaking.Choice is yours,just know that if it leaks now you have to take it apart again.
Any idea what size that o ring is?
The best and easiest video that I have ever seen. Thank you!!!
I've wrestled those damn things time and time again. Sure made it look easy . Thanks
Hey man i liked the way you explained it, excellent english...Thanks
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Installing new lines on my dodge tomorrow, thank you for this vid!
Thank you, great illustrations. I needed this information to do my wrangler transmission lines.
Thanks for the great explanation on how to remove it properly without the tool
AND new sub here for my 97 Jeep Cherokee XJ and I love my Jeep.
Excellent, clear, and concise video.
Thanks Chris for watching and for leaving a comment.
Great video very easy to see what you were doing. Great camera angles, thank you.
We all need more of people like u. Thank you
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I saw that special tool going for $75 to $130! Or $17 on Amazon... Already have plenty of picks, thanks.
Years later…..I still never use the tool, just my pick! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video bro. I was not sure how those clips click on after see you video fade out but yours made it clear and so quick to understand!
Awesome vid. I was looking at one of the Mopar special tool websites and I noticed that tool was $70 or so. Glad there's an alternate (and simple) way to remove the lines.
Thank you for the video! I have a cooler line that is dangerously close to rusting through so I bought replacements that have sat around collecting dust. I checked with some of those "master disconnect kits" and noone could confirm they had the correct tool anyway. The official mopar tool is somewhat hard to find and ridiculously expensive for what it is ($75-100+) If you don't have a pick set you buy some for a few bucks at harbor freight (I use mine all the time for removing o-rings during oil changes) Anyway, thanks again maybe now I'll finally get this job done!
this is the best video i have a mercedes and this helped tremendously
Your videos have saved me at least $12.00 in aspirin. And probably hundreds in crap that I would otherwise break. Thanks!
Glad that I could help out in both ways lol. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe.