I am installing a new 47re and Goerend tc in my '98 12-valve. The cooler lines need to be flushed and the check ball needs to be removed from the line.

But how do you remove it?

It is in a short section of rubbr hose, correct? Do you replace the hose with a new one that has no ball?

Do you remove the ball from the hose and put it back on?

How many are there? I was told there might be one at the heat exchanger on the side of the engine under the turbo and there might also be one at the radiator.

I need to know how to remove these check ***** before I drop the tranny because I have to do the swap and get it back on the road the same day.

thanks,
John