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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Im changing out the radiator an wanted to know the size of the o rings on the transcooler lines .
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 10:50 PM
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Shouldn't be any O-rings. They should be flared, similar to a brake line (but much larger)
 
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If i recall correctly last radiator had them...
There on the end on left side
 

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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 01:23 PM
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I would just remove one of the old rings are take it to the hardware store and match it up. The last couple rads I changed I didn't even think of changing those rings and they've been fine though
 
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 01:31 PM
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I wanted to have em there while it is off..
I bought a assortment so i can match them .
But i also wanted to know can any o ring from auto store handle the transmission fluid ?
I also have the plumbing ones but not sure they handle it.
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 01:40 PM
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I guess you would have to find information about what it's made out of, or see if the package says what's safe and what's not.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 05:34 PM
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any O-ring will generally work. ATF isn't that terrifyingly acidic or basic.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2019 | 10:48 PM
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Go to a transmission shop or dealer to get them. The heat will cause regular o-rings to fail.
 
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