Hi i wanted to know if there are transmission lines that goes to the radiator for a 1996 honda accord lx automatic and if anyone has pics of the installation please post them here thank you

 

Yes there should be. Like in the 90-93 the coolant runs in a tank that is on the lower portion of the radiator...it helps cool the atf. Here is a picture to help:



You can barely see it but there are 2 fittings at the bottom of the radiator for the tranny fluid to run through, a feed line and a return line. I would suggest getting a repair manual as it will give you more detail and in depth on how to replace your radiator.

I can kind of do a step by step of replacing the radiator if you like.

 

yes please if you can i can do radiators on manuel transmission cars i just havent done one with an automatic yet thanks

 

well, u don't really need a writeup if u know how to do it w/ manual trans-equipped cars.

the only difference is the 2 trans hoses. undo the clamps from the trans housing or to the radiator, depending on space/accessability. just pull whole radiator out w/ hoses. aftermarket replacement radiator should have the nipples already there for swapping the hoses out.

i'd do a radiator flush w/ the old crappy radiator 1st, then do another w/ the new radiator. i guess u already know about the air bleed valve near the t-stat as well...

 

thanks i just needed to know if the lines were rubber or metal cause i didnt want to just pull it out and break the lines thanks guys do i have to clamo the hoses down? to prevent the atf from dripping?

 

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The hoses are metal with a rubber outside...atf fluid will leak a little bit, just don't start the car with the hoses off .

You could disconnect the hoses where they attach at the AT and save yourself some clean up. There is one near the lower radiator hose where that connects to the t-stat. The other is near the front of the AT and is hard to miss.

GL

 

where's the bleeder valve at?

 

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For the cooling system? Its right by the lower radiator hose near where it connects to the t-stat.

 

thanks everyone got it done in like 5 hours i got to get some proper tools but it's done none the less thanks guys