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Mr 5 0 · 08-12-2002, 01:12 PM

I believe the hoses are for your transmission cooling lines.

Based on the damage and junk you have in your current radiator, I would recommend removing it and installing a new radiator.

Either a 3-row brass (Ford Racing makes a decent 3-row radiator...I have one in my LX) or an aluminum 2-row. Aluminum is better but for a street car without cooling problems, the 3-row fits right in with no hassle and is 1/3 more capacity than the stock radiator. About $200.

You can get a cheaper 3-row (little over $100.) at the big auto parts houses (Pep Boys, AutoZone) but I can't vouch for the quality. Others may be able to. If so, go for it.

08-12-2002, 01:12 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Radiator replacement I believe the hoses are for your transmission cooling lines. Based on the damage and junk you have in your current radiator, I would recommend removing it and installing a new radiator. Either a 3-row brass (Ford Racing makes a decent 3-row radiator...I have one in my LX) or an aluminum 2-row. Aluminum is better but for a street car without cooling problems, the 3-row fits right in with no hassle and is 1/3 more capacity than the stock radiator. About $200. You can get a cheaper 3-row (little over $100.) at the big auto parts houses (Pep Boys, AutoZone) but I can't vouch for the quality. Others may be able to. If so, go for it.