Those little green O-rings

[vjaneczko]

So I figured out how to get that lil sucker in place! I did drop it in hot water, but I don't think that helped any. What I did was place the end of the hose into the transmission hole, then tightened the 12mm bolt that's up by the starter. Then I slowly bolted in the 10mm bolt at the trans. Slow and steady did the trick.

Now, the oil cooler hoses are a completely different story! I probably worked an hour to get one bolt in place - and still failed - so far. Everything is so slippery, I can't get a good grip on anything.

[boggy]

Air conditioning o rings match and fit better than the ones that FCP sells. They are a bit thinner and fit in on the transmission cooling lines and oil cooling lines better. Additionally, use a little squirt of silicone to get the line into the radiator but work fast since the silicone dries rapidly.

[keepersboy]

It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who gets stuck for hours trying to start a bolt or get a fitting started. I know what you mean about your brain shutting down. Sometimes it helps to get away from the project for a bit. I'll be in Glen Ellyn next week, hopefully you"ll have it by then, otherwise I can stop by and watch your swear at it.