WHIPOLDS

I will be replacing my transmission coolant lines on my 56 Olds. Do you guys / gals use teflon tape on the fittings?

Thanks
Rick

citcapp

At the radiator yes, at the transmission no the lines are flared where they connect to the flexible line

WHIPOLDS

Thanks Citcapp - What is your opinion of going to the flexible braided lines instead of the steel tubing?

citcapp

seeing as how I know hard lines don't fail and have lasted 55 years + in a stock 56 old I would stick with them. Braided likes still have rubber or other material in them that can fail. Besides I am cheap and bend my own lines with a $10.00 hand bender

WHIPOLDS

Good point ! I will keep it original.
Thanks !

rocketraider

I think I'd stay away from teflon tape here. If even a tiny piece of the stuff breaks off and gets into the transmission, it can wreak havoc as it could plug a passage or get stuck in the valve body.

501Paratrooper

There is a liquid Teflon tape.

citcapp

Rocket raider is correct on this, my bad. I checked it out the fittings going into the radiator are flared as well don't need anything there either