radiator

fatboi · 01-01-2006, 08:29 PM

i notice that i had a small leak later to find out that it was tranny fluid from my radiator tranny cooler line bottom i went to tighten it to find out that the idiot who put in that radiator crossed thread when i went to fix it it completly stripped so far i only heard that i need a new radiator does any one know any secrets

72'CaminoKid · 01-01-2006, 08:41 PM

tap and dye set will possibly fix it.... i hope it will

mrjohnwayne · 01-01-2006, 09:05 PM

If i were you I would buy an aftermarket cooler and do away with the one in the radiator all together. Not to expensive A good cooler will set you back about $100 bucks max

gmtech · 01-02-2006, 03:28 PM

Not a good idea to bypass and just use an aftermarket one since you are still suppose to run fluid through factory one and then through add on cooler. The factory cooler is a dul purpose unit because it cools the fluid but alos provides warm up to the transmission. The transmission likes to run at a steady constant temp.

hotrod69 · 01-02-2006, 04:32 PM

I Concur With Gmtech The Transmission Should Not Run To Cool Typically The The Factory Cooler Will Run The Tranny 30 To 40 Degres Lower Than The Engine This Is Sufficient Under Normal Conditions. Definetly Add A Cooler For Hi Load Or Perfomance My Truck Is Set Up This Way And Stays Pretty Constant Even After Alot Of Hard Runs On A 100+ Day

speadphreak · 01-03-2006, 10:01 PM

I dont know how much material is around the threads but you may be able to drill and tap to a slightly larger size and put in a reducer. Or depending on how stripped the threads are you may be able to use some kinda sealant on the threads like one of the 3M products. If the threads will hold but not seal you may be OK with a sealer if not try the tap and reducer. Good Luck

chevyguy · 01-05-2006, 09:10 AM

Is it a plastic tank or metal?

gejandsons · 09-15-2006, 08:20 PM

radiator repair shop may be able to replace the fitting after removal of the tank on that end. I purchased a new hd radiator today from advanced auto parts for 300 bucks due to cracked plastic tank.

01-01-2006, 08:29 PM	#1
fatboi Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: hollywood, FL Posts: 4	radiator i notice that i had a small leak later to find out that it was tranny fluid from my radiator tranny cooler line bottom i went to tighten it to find out that the idiot who put in that radiator crossed thread when i went to fix it it completly stripped so far i only heard that i need a new radiator does any one know any secrets

01-01-2006, 08:41 PM	#2
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,329	tap and dye set will possibly fix it.... i hope it will __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

01-01-2006, 09:05 PM	#3
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,220	If i were you I would buy an aftermarket cooler and do away with the one in the radiator all together. Not to expensive A good cooler will set you back about $100 bucks max __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-02-2006, 04:32 PM	#5
hotrod69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 51	I Concur With Gmtech The Transmission Should Not Run To Cool Typically The The Factory Cooler Will Run The Tranny 30 To 40 Degres Lower Than The Engine This Is Sufficient Under Normal Conditions. Definetly Add A Cooler For Hi Load Or Perfomance My Truck Is Set Up This Way And Stays Pretty Constant Even After Alot Of Hard Runs On A 100+ Day __________________ *HOTROD* NOTHING LIKE DRIVING A CHEVY

01-05-2006, 09:10 AM	#7
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	Is it a plastic tank or metal? __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

01-02-2006, 03:28 PM	#4
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	Not a good idea to bypass and just use an aftermarket one since you are still suppose to run fluid through factory one and then through add on cooler. The factory cooler is a dul purpose unit because it cools the fluid but alos provides warm up to the transmission. The transmission likes to run at a steady constant temp.

01-03-2006, 10:01 PM	#6
speadphreak Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 37	I dont know how much material is around the threads but you may be able to drill and tap to a slightly larger size and put in a reducer. Or depending on how stripped the threads are you may be able to use some kinda sealant on the threads like one of the 3M products. If the threads will hold but not seal you may be OK with a sealer if not try the tap and reducer. Good Luck

09-15-2006, 08:20 PM	#8
gejandsons Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 21	radiator repair shop may be able to replace the fitting after removal of the tank on that end. I purchased a new hd radiator today from advanced auto parts for 300 bucks due to cracked plastic tank.

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