Part of a radiator

1996 TOYOTA RAV4
208,930 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROMERO87
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I am looking for a specific part for my radiator. I don't know what it's called and I've looked all over the internet to see what its called.
Apr 20, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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ROMERO87
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It's the small hose.
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Apr 20, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Transmission cooler connection.

This may be "made onto" the rest of it, inside the radiator.

If your radiator is old (internally has mineral deposit restrictions)/ this line you describe broken or damaged, maybe it's time for a new radiator?

In my searching for you, I found some over $150.00.

To my surprise I found some really reasonable!

Check out my screenshot below from "Rockauto".

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Apr 20, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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ROMERO87
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It's a new radiator. This part isn't built into the radiator but I think my husband tightened it too hard and it broke the small groove.
Apr 20, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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Can you send pictures that clearly shows the breakage?

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Apr 20, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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ROMERO87
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Here's the part. He put some kind of sealant on it.
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Apr 20, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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ROMERO87
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This is the best I can get of it.
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Apr 20, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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The sealant probably is not a good fix.

With out of the ordinary fittings, I believe I'd take that to a "NAPA" auto parts store. If they do not have it, many times they can build something out of parts they have on hand.

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Apr 20, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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ROMERO87
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Thank you.
Apr 20, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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Let us know how it works out!

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Apr 21, 2020 at 6:01 AM