canadianVRss Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 so i got everything ready to drop the trans except the trans cooler lines. im going to pull them tomorrow. there really isnt much room under there and they have those stupid clips. is there any easy way of dealing with them? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I just got a little screw driver and popped the clips out to remove the lines off the side of the transmission when I pulled my trans. It was a little tricky but you should be able to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I just got a little screw driver and popped the clips out to remove the lines off the side of the transmission when I pulled my trans. It was a little tricky but you should be able to get it. Thanks Matt. Good tip to know. I am going to do this,too, before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnss Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yes it is kind of a pain the first time to do it. a small flathead should help. Or even a small pick or pinning tool. heres a picture of what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Small pick and you can get em. You can actually lower the trans a little for more room. Getting them out usually isnt the problem but clipping them back in sometimes is more tricky Also dont lose one. They come in a trans paper/rubber kit but if you get one from GM they are high dollar Edited January 18, 2013 by 2BFAST (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Small pick and you can get em. You can actually lower the trans a little for more room. Getting them out usually isnt the problem but clipping them back in sometimes is more tricky Also dont lose one. They come in a trans paper/rubber kit but if you get one from GM they are high dollar Thanks for your wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 hook pick works the best. reinstall clips before installing trans. lines will snap right in with a dab of transjel on them. Johnny I put the clips in yours before I shipped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 hook pick works the best. reinstall clips before installing trans. lines will snap right in with a dab of transjel on them. Johnny I put the clips in yours before I shipped it. Thanks Shaun. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 no problem. you should see that beast Monday I'm told... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 no problem. you should see that beast Monday I'm told... COOL! I'm stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianVRss Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I just ended up letting the transmission tilt down after I pulled the crossmember to give me a little extra room to work. Then I just used a wrench to take the lines off, screw the clips. I messed around with them for a few minutes then just decided to unhook them altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 ??? Not sure why you had so much trouble. Specially since you dropped the crossmember and tilted the trans even. You should of been able to stick your head up in there at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianVRss Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Why bother with the clips when you can just wrench em off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 You take a risk of stripping threads or leaks after installation. When its easy as easy gets to remove the clips and pop the lines out. Its ur truck and ur doing the work bro so ur calling the shots on this one. As many times as iv pulled a transmission out I just dont see why you are having to much trouble with the clips. But im here and ur there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skolman91 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 They make a little plastic removal tool, makes things super easy, put it on twist and the lines come right out, and then push to install and they clip right in, never have to remove the clip at all.. Ive done it the hard way with a pick, worked but still frustraiting... My removal tools came free with my new radiator, for both the oil and trans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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