gm engine/transmission cooler line tool

[Mr.Nutcase]

Does a tool exist to help remove these annoying clips? I remember seeing something

 

[midshipmen89]

They're called Jiffy-Tite fittings.

I bought the above kit several years ago, but I've had limited success with them. They're more trouble than they're worth IMO; I've taken to using a 90* pick to pull the securing collar off and slip the clips off the fittings entirely. Makes for much easier removal of the pipe, especially on higher mileage trucks.

 

[jacked_72]

99 cent pack of small picks from Harbor Freight is all that I've used on them.

 

[Firebrick43]

Small 90 degree pick takes them off in seconds. Just replaced my lines yesterday

The covers turn off counterclockwise easily with your fingers.

 

[Fedwrench]

Picks are fine but, I think the jiffytite tool is definitely worth it if you do these often.

 

[Beemer]

Certain jobs I farm out to our mechanic and that was one of them after I took a look t how blind the tubing connections were at the transmission. He charged just over $50 to replace the leaking one. Best money I ever spent. Much cheaper than the therapy the job could have caused.

 

[yjWrangler]

For me it was always just a pick

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I believe 3/8 is the common size for cooler lines, although there are 4 Jiffy Tite sizes commonly available.

Picks easily remove them once you find the end, however reinstalling isn't always the easiest to get the wire section back in. Plus it can be dropped into the abyss. If the connection is being replaced, like a new radiator, I typically use a pick. If the clip falls into a void in the subframe boohoo. If I'm reusing I will resort to a pick last, a pair of Knipex Cobras can rotate the tool in a crusty connection. Typically that will fail only on aluminum connections which will fill up with corrosion.

 

[jsaw]

This style works for Me

 

[xjfish]

I personally prefer a pick, almost never use Jiffy Tite tools, although I own common ones. Corrosion is a common factor in MN. I save, and keep a plethora of spare clips.

 

[Dakotadadv8]

Replaced cooler lines on PU, used 45 degree offset pick.

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

I replaced the motor in my wife’s Cruze and popped all those clips on the fuel rail loose with a small screwdriver. The bigger ones on the radiator hoses were done with a 1/4” screwdriver.

 

[Snapped-off]

Similar clips on my VW intercooler piping. I've always used a small pick.

 

[Firebrick43]

Certain jobs I farm out to our mechanic and that was one of them after I took a look t how blind the tubing connections were at the transmission. He charged just over $50 to replace the leaking one. Best money I ever spent. Much cheaper than the therapy the job could have caused.

I thought it was going to be a terrible job as well but removing the transmission passenger side heat shield (2 bolts) and then removing the bottom line first made it a really simple job.

 

[dnschmidt]

I have the tools but unlike my pal Fedwrench found it easier to use a pick.