One of the trans cooler lines, as it reaches the rad, makes a U-shaped bend for no apparent reason. I think this is the front (pressure) line, as it reaches the driver's side radiator port. I thought that maybe this was a fluke, someone's idea to use up some extra pipe. Here's a photo from Van's showing their pipes:
See how the one pipe could go straight into the rad, but makes a U-shaped detour.
Is this to act as a sort of strain relief? Is it needed if the pipes are made from copper-nickle?
See how the one pipe could go straight into the rad, but makes a U-shaped detour.
Is this to act as a sort of strain relief? Is it needed if the pipes are made from copper-nickle?