Hey guys, in a bad situation and really need some help. My wife's '96 Honda Civic LX is broken down on the side of the interstate. Large hole in the radiator due to a fender bender. Changed radiator out interstate side to save some cash. I've accidentally broken a metal coupling (not the hose clip) that screws into the lower portion of the radiator which connects to one of the ATF cooler hoses. I've looked in the service manual and have found an illustration, image link below, (part circled in red) but the service manual doesn't give me a specific part description to be able to relay to the part shop for replacement. If anyone can tell me what it is I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/871...xatfcooler.jpg

 

Bump...anybody know?

 

Surely someone else has experienced this before...the metal coupling seems pretty fragile and prone to breaking...please help me out if you can! Thanks!

 

This picture shows your circled item as part of the radiator...as in...not available seperately.



Picture is from Majestic Honda

 

That hurts...looks like a salvage yard is my only hope, else I'll have to chuck out the big bucks to the Honda OEM Parts Dept. for a new radiator from them. I appreciate your reply!

Thanks,
JD

 

check you local auto parts stores. they might have them or can order them.