Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
02-02-2007, 09:16 AM
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Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
Hope someone can help me here.
I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
Thanks
JohnM
I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
Thanks
JohnM
02-02-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
The rubber boots work.
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
02-02-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
The rubber boots work.
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
02-02-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
The rubber boots work.
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
02-02-2007, 09:50 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
The rubber boots work.
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they
are standard pipe threads.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
02-02-2007, 10:11 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
Why bother, just leave them alone as they are not open to the radiator
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
02-02-2007, 10:11 AM
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
Why bother, just leave them alone as they are not open to the radiator
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
02-02-2007, 10:11 AM
#8
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
Why bother, just leave them alone as they are not open to the radiator
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
02-02-2007, 10:11 AM
#9
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
Why bother, just leave them alone as they are not open to the radiator
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
coolant.
You might consider using them for a power steering cooler though..
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45c34f40$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> The rubber boots work.
>
> You can just go get a threaded plug for the holes too. I 'think' they are
> standard pipe threads.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> john.malaska@verizon.net wrote:
>> Hope someone can help me here.
>>
>> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
>> online parts supplier. Stupid!
>>
>> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
>> transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
>> fittings/openings.)
>>
>> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
>> recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come
>> with any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the
>> fittings.
>>
>> Thanks
>> JohnM
02-02-2007, 10:22 AM
#10
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Re: Plugging A/T lines on replacement TJ radiator???
There is no need to do anything. The transmission cooler is sealed from the
radiator tank, and nothing will leak out of those fittings. Just hook up
the radiator, fill with coolant, and proceed as normal.
Earle
<john.malaska@verizon.net> wrote in message news:uJHwh.1$6P4.0@trnddc06...
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with
any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM
radiator tank, and nothing will leak out of those fittings. Just hook up
the radiator, fill with coolant, and proceed as normal.
Earle
<john.malaska@verizon.net> wrote in message news:uJHwh.1$6P4.0@trnddc06...
> Hope someone can help me here.
>
> I made the mistake of ordering a replacement radiator my `97 TJ from an
online parts supplier. Stupid!
>
> The repl radiator has brass or copper fittings to attach automatic
transmission lines to, but I have a 5-spd. (OEM doesn't have those
fittings/openings.)
>
> Rather than going thru the aggravation of returning it, can anyone
recommend a good way to block off those A/T fittings? Repl didn't come with
any plugs, other than rubber boots that fit over each of the fittings.
>
> Thanks
> JohnM