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?

yeah, bend them. (a little)

The trick to getting them back in?

Patience.

I had a hell of a time when I replaced mine, but they did go.

However you get them in there, take a few extra minutes and figure a way to mount them to something. Otherwise they will be vibrating badly.

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----Adam

1985 300SD 322,000

if you dont fasten them you will have problems down the road.

Good to know, I'll get them strapped down one way or another.

Thanks!

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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?