New Radiator issues

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Hi everyone, I recently started installing a new radiator, however i am struggling to find a way to connect two of the lines. Does anyone have a relatively cheap way to connect these two lines?

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Hi evryone, I recently started installing a new radiator, however i am struggling to find a way to connect two of the lines. Does anyone have a relatively cheap way to connect these two lines?

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Barb fittings...maybe
 

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Are you 8nstalling a radiator with oil cooler and transmission cooler provisions.thats what it looks like plug the unused openings with those blue or red plastic plugs they get shipped with.
 

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That looks like a good fix. I will be ordering a couple shortly.


I have used them before, and they have always worked well.

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The link I posted was just an example of the type of part - not necessarily the exact units that you need.
 

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That looks like a good fix. I will be ordering a couple shortly.
If there is nothing going into one of those fittings,then nothing comes out of the other one. No need to block it,all your doing is keeping out dirt and insects. Sticking short piece of hose in it and screw a bolt inside the hose to expand it. Use thebplastic plugs theyyl come with.Go to the hardware store and buy 2 well nuts. Lots of options,use your imagination.
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