RussB

...so just disconnect the lower radiator hose.

rather that "run" to the internet and whine about, you gotta improvise!

Im not, But my friends are that are going to be helping me are...

Huh? :blink:

did the warning light come on? ...at any rate have the codes read, and find out what a reman tranny will cost you :o

torque specs are also engineered to be used with new bolts and nuts (occasionally oiled threads, as with head bolts) Using already-torqued-once-or-twice fasteners, (read, strectched) with some grime and corrosion, and all your torque specs are out the window!

Go to ANY mechanic in the country...see how many use a torque wrench

you'll find that they don't use torque wrenches, except for the "important" stuff, head bolts and the like. It's an internet phenomenom that all these guys are are "worried" about torquing down the bolts properly.

That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it! B)

Yep, "new and improved" part...I went ahead and installed the clamps on it as well, even though I doubt they had any effect.

OUTSTANDING!

really nice job, fer' sure