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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 12:09 AM
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Hello Everyone ,
Today I saw a leak from the upper connection with the radiator , from the bolt .
what i need to replace ? the bolt ? or there is any seal ?

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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Can you take a picture? Reason I ask is, I can't think of any bolts in the radiator that would leak.
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 11:56 AM
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Do you have the quick disconnects/j clips like in this link?

GM, Transmission, Oil Cooler Line Quick Connectors & Retainer Clips On FMSI
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bretton65
Do you have the quick disconnects/j clips like in this link?

GM, Transmission, Oil Cooler Line Quick Connectors & Retainer Clips On FMSI
I think I do have like this .
I'll take a picture tomorrow and i post it
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Is that where it is leaking? That'* where mine was.
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 10:55 AM
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anyone know what the part name ? number ?
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If you clean the gunk off is there a metal clip? That looks like the transmission cooler line quick disconnect fitting.

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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 02:19 PM
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I would Brake Klean that whole area first, and then recheck....
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i would agree, you cant tell if its years of grime or something current unless you clean it then look for leaks. as far as the connector i believe that type pulls out. it is a quick connect type the nut part seals against the rad and the ring holds the tube in
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