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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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I am going to install a trans cooler this friday on my 98 Z.. I think the outlet is on the bottom of the radiator AM I RIGHT??????

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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it is the line that has the clamp on it, I think the top one is the outlet.
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where do you mount one?
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I mounted mine in front of the radiator, but you can mount them anywhere you want
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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it is the line that has the clamp on it, I think the top one is the outlet.
i need to know for sure Otherwise the cooler will not do the job RIGHT...
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Un hook both lines and crank it up....you'll find out by which line the fluid comes out of. As soon as it starts pumping shut the car down. You may only need to start the car for a few seconds.
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I looked at might this morning and it is the top line, that is the line that has the clamp on it, the other line has like a swedge on it. hope this helps.
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Un hook both lines and crank it up....you'll find out by which line the fluid comes out of. As soon as it starts pumping shut the car down. You may only need to start the car for a few seconds.

I have used that way before...BUT the trans is not on the car.....
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Un hook both lines and crank it up....you'll find out by which line the fluid comes out of. As soon as it starts pumping shut the car down. You may only need to start the car for a few seconds.

I have used that way before on my monte carlo ...BUT the trans is not in my Z28.....
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I looked at might this morning and it is the top line, that is the line that has the clamp on it, the other line has like a swedge on it. hope this helps.
did u put your trans cooler on ???? or did a shop do the work??? i have people telling me its the top and i have people telling me its the bottom.
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Originally Posted by my number 1 hater
did u put your trans cooler on ???? or did a shop do the work??? i have people telling me its the top and i have people telling me its the bottom.
****, I just did mine and I dont remember. And I cant go look either because my car is about an hour away
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Originally Posted by my number 1 hater
did u put your trans cooler on ???? or did a shop do the work??? i have people telling me its the top and i have people telling me its the bottom.
I installed it myself
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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I have seen written documentation by GM which states the oppisite of what was said in my Hayden instruction manual. I don't think it really makes a huge difference in the operating temp.
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there are 2 lines... 1 has a ******* clamp on it... it is that line
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Originally Posted by 00cls1camaross
there are 2 lines... 1 has a ******* clamp on it... it is that line
yep like I said the one with the clamp
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