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simonm *
Joined: 01 Nov 2012 Posts: 21 Location: Kent, North Downs
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 18:19 Post subject: Coolant connectors |
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Hi. Just had a burst from the metal connector, T piece that feeds the rear heater. They are both rusted out and not fit for use, so a web search for replacements. None that I can find, if anybody has located these, please reply.
So, time to come up with a home made replacement. Fairly straightforward, the pipe going to the heater is 8mm, standard plumbing size. But the main circulating pipes look to be about 18 mm ID so too big for 15mm copper and too small for 22mm. The solution was to use 15mm connectors as the "pipe" ends then shrink wrap to make them just that bit fatter.
Images here, easier than describing: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gNuEYxUYFM4657yh7 |
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diggerdave ****
Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Posts: 448 Location: Bubwith
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 19:56 Post subject: |
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Nice one. I love a bit of ingenuity.
This might be really useful for someone with this common problem. Luckily I've got a 3-door without a rear heater _________________ 1997 KZJ90 3.0d, 2" suspension lift, 235/85/16 Cooper STT Pros. 217k hard miles |
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DaveWall ******
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 967 Location: Gloucestershire
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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:43 Post subject: |
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Nice Just need to ensure good coolant and make sure the copper isn't touching any of the aluminum.... |
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Tractionman ******
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 821 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 12:09 Post subject: |
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Hi Simon, good solution there, but wouldn't the 15mm copper tube with a Yorkshire straight connector soldered to it, give the required 18mm for a more 'permanent' fix. |
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