There are these two hard metal lines that connect to the radiator. One hits the top beneath the upper radiator hose and one connects down low. I cannot seem to get it off because none of my box ends fit and neither does my adjustable crescent wrench. Any advice on how to get the lines off? I'm replacing the water pump and radiator.

 

I dont recall what size i used, but i had no trouble getting these off when I swapped auto to manual.

is it a clearance issue?

 

Yeah it is a clearance issue and because of the lack of clearance I can't get a positive engagement to be certain what size it is.

 

Having just done this today, nut is 19mm and hex on adapter is 14mm. A 3/4” is tight but will work. 9/16” fits adapter just fine.

 

I got it off with the smallest pipe wrench but I'll try your measurements to put it back on. Problem is the aluminum bolt on radiator I bought online isn't the same as factory.

The transmission line fittings on the radiator is off-set because they are mounted on a tapered side of the radiator rather than straight ahead like factory. I will try to bend the line ever so slightly forward and see if I can reach it.

The top should be ok but the bottom line is worrying me.

Photo is me looking down at the bottom tranny line mounting point and you can see the end of the line itself and the gap between them.

 

You could always replace the rubber section of that lower line with a longer section which might allow a different route. A lot easier with the radiator out.

 

I have a perfect set of these if anyone needs them.

 

I obviously do but I don't have time for shipping. Where can I find them at the store?

 

pay for shipping(from Canada) and you can have them for free.