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Old May 10, 2024 | 11:32 AM
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New radiator has wrong transmission cooler line fittings

Hey guys so I’m in the process of replacing my radiator and coolant hoses on my 89 trans am GTA. I ordered a new radiator off of parts geek. I went to put it in and realized the transmission cooler fittings are different and do not fit, so I will be sending it back. I guess I just need to know which radiator I need. I tried looking at the pictures on parts geek and I can’t tell which radiators have the right fittings. Any help would be appreciated. (I will add photos soon)
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Old May 10, 2024 | 01:07 PM
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Re: New radiator has wrong transmission cooler line fittings

Pretty sure you can take those out and re-use the ones in your old rad.
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Old May 10, 2024 | 01:14 PM
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Re: New radiator has wrong transmission cooler line fittings

I’m going to see if I can do that but I just ordered a different radiator if it works I will cancel my order and let you know how it goes
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Old May 10, 2024 | 06:36 PM
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Re: New radiator has wrong transmission cooler line fittings

Well there was no way to change out the fittings so I sent it back and I’ll try again when the new radiator arrives
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Old May 10, 2024 | 08:24 PM
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Oh well, worth checking, anyway.
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Old May 10, 2024 | 09:54 PM
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Re: New radiator has wrong transmission cooler line fittings

Last radiator I put in had conversion fittings with it for those lines. And they used an O-ring in the radiator female fitting to seal it. Should be able to find a replacement third gen radiator that's a direct fit though I'd think.
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