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

 

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

 

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

 

I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
know...

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>
>

 

I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
know...

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>
>

 

I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
know...

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>
>

 

I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
know...

Earle

"billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
> 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
>
>

 

You would, of course, cool the return line which operates at atmospheric.

--
jeff

Earle Horton wrote:
> I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
> the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
> know...
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
>> 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
>>
>
>

 

You would, of course, cool the return line which operates at atmospheric.

--
jeff

Earle Horton wrote:
> I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
> the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
> know...
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
>> 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
>>
>
>

 

You would, of course, cool the return line which operates at atmospheric.

--
jeff

Earle Horton wrote:
> I believe that PS operates at a higher pressure than AT. I am not sure that
> the radiator AT cooler could take it. If he wants to find out let us
> know...
>
> Earle
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:5639f$45c354b0$422afc51$2078@FUSE.NET...
>> 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
>>
>
>