I'm keeping my old 1996 car as a back up and to learn basic auto repair.

I tried to replace radiator for a 96 Saturn SL2 myself but unfortunately I striped the nut which connects the transmission (?) cooling line. I learned later that I was suppose to use a flange wrench.

I read somewhere that it is a good idea to replace these hoses when replacing the radiator.

1. Do I need to raise the car to remove these hoses, especially the bottom hose?

2. Where can I get this part online?

 

1. --> Yes, unless you have a cousin that wears size 0 clothing

 

Try looking for SATURN PARTS in your search engine.

 

2. Where can I get this part online?
Unless you are buried out in the puckerbrush some where, why on line? I get them, at least almost everything I need from local auto parts stores with no problems.