# Removing transmission lines

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-transmission-lines/20643>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 12, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-transmission-lines/20643 "2008-10-12T18:35:47Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![russharv63](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-transmission-lines/20643/1 "2008-10-12T18:35:47Z")

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I have a 1993 ford taurus 3.8L V6 automatic GL. I am replacing my radiator. I am having a terrible time removing the transmission lines from my radiator. I tried to remove the two lines using a flare nut wrench but could not get them off. The lines are hard to reach. Should I replace both lines?

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**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2008, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-transmission-lines/20643/2 "2008-10-12T18:56:43Z")

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The lines on Fords typically need a disconnect tool, like this: [http://www.ntxtools.com/Merchant/graphics/00000001/apt-7892.gif](http://www.ntxtools.com/Merchant/graphics/00000001/apt-7892.gif)

You slide this around the line and into the fitting to release the line. Most parts stores have these. The metal ones are worth the money.