I recently dropped the engine and transmission back into my '87 300SDL and I spent way too much time trying to get my transmission cooler lines back into place.

I got them close enough but they certainly aren't routed the way they came from the factory.

I didn't attach them to the brackets along the oil pan because it seemed like I would have had to bend them (more likely break something).

I know for sure that I did not bend them while removing them.

I also tried the lines on both sides of the car, just to be sure, even did it twice because I thought I was going crazy.

So everything is hooked up and nothing is leaking but I'd rather get these lines strapped down properly.

Any suggestions?

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1987 300SDL 167k
1992 Volvo 740 140k
1990 Volvo 740 250k
1989 Volvo 240 269k

Anyone want to trade an old Volvo for an '87 300sdl?