4L60E cooler line fitting

How does this work? It's the end that goes into the transmission. It's plastic. The other end is typical threaded type.

There is a funky "E" clip in the fitting on the trans that keeps the line in place. You "click" the line into place, the hump/bump in the line past the clip. If the clip is missing, you have a BIG leak.

OK, how do I work the old fitting to remove it? Push tab with screwdriver? Pull clip with pliers? Access to the fitting tight, to say the least (98 Chevy Tahoe), so I can't see exactly what's there.

There is no other clip on the new line, just the plastic ring, with narrow slots (3/16" wide) 180° frome each other.

Thanks for your help, Ranger.

Pop the plastic cover off the fitting, it snaps over the fitting. You will find that E clip underneath the plastic cover. I have always used a 90^ "dentist" pick. Just a word of warning, when pulling the clip off the fitting, cover it or somehow capture it. If not, it WILL go somewhere where you can't find it and will need a replacement. BTDT.

Great, thanks! I found an answer just like that, elsewhere. I didn't apply enough Google-paste, just went directly to the best automotive source on teh web - GRM.

In reply to RealMiniDriver:

There is a tool made to release the e clip but most times it is easier to use a dental pick. Put a magnet next to the clip when removing with a pick, this will keep it from flying........ well most of the time

Used to deal with waaay smaller E clips rockin on 1/10 RC cars. Grab e clip with a needle nosed pliers and use a pick or fine bladed screwdriver and pop it off while holding onto it with said pliers.

I gave up trying to get the damn clip out. I even got a disconnect tool ($6). The pipe was a little crusty, the fitting was a little crusty, so the tool wouldn't slide in to release the clip. There was no freaking room to get in with any other tool.

So, I cut the pipe at a crust-free spot and got a compression fitting to splice the new pipe to the old end.

A perfect example of how to turn a 45 minute job into an all day affair.

Shhh...my Caprice is listening.

In reply to Appleseed:

Seriously, if your Caprice needs a new cooler line, and you're not keen on taking out the crossmember, and anything else in the way for that matter, to let the transmission drop down, cut the berkeleyer. You'll save a LOT of time.

All you had to do was get the little end lifted with the pick or even a small flat bladed screwdriver. Getting that lifted, lifts out the bigger piece to snag under and pull/ or work around. I used to do these all the time.

In reply to Ranger50:

I tried, man, I tried. I couldn't get anything under it, let alone have the leverage to pop it.

boo. maybe my technique is better then yours?

Could be. After dicking around with it for a few hours,though, I said berkley it, and cut it.