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Fitting top of rad. ?

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Old 07-22-2007, 12:05 AM
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Default Fitting top of rad. ?

Can I buy the little fitting that is on the top of the radiator on the driver side where the hose to the expansion tank connects seperate? If so, from where?

If so, how do I get the reminents on the broken piece out of the radiator, without pulling the radiator?

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Old 07-22-2007, 12:31 AM
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Yes, the fitting is available from many sources, I got mine through Vertex...

I just stuck an small easyout into mine to remove the portion that broke off inside... that job was a piece of cake
Old 07-22-2007, 12:35 AM
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I got the pieces out with a stubby screwdriver. I heated the blade up with a torch and carefully stuck it in there so I didn't riun the threads in the radiator. Then just unscrew.
Old 07-23-2007, 12:05 AM
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After mine broke on a Sunday, had it towed to work, new part less than $9.00. Installed in under 5 min, bled coolant, paid $75.00 tow bill, and back on the road.
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Careful when you tighten the part down into the radiator. It takes a big wrench because the size of the piece, so its easy to put too much torque on it. Dont ask how I know.
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Exactly how mine broke. (insert Homer Simpson here)
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Same with mine, mine was leaking at the gasket and then pop.



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