Another coolant line discussion
11-02-2011, 10:50 PM
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Don't have any personal experience, but RAC in Dallas (Carrollton) might be worth checking into. There is a place near Atlanta, and another in Fla that have been mentioned in previous posts. I know these are not so close, but might be better than what you can find closer.
11-02-2011, 11:10 PM
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Thanks Chuck. I have heard of RAC and have heard good things about them. They are roughly a 5 1/2 hour drive from my home. Not next door but if they are the only game in town, so be it. I will have to give them a call to see if they can perform the repair, or more importantly, have they ever performed that specific repair before, than ask the big question. How much???? The research continues....
11-02-2011, 11:33 PM
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recently said the top fittings were the most common to come loose and that I could get those welded in without dropping the engine.
11-02-2011, 11:42 PM
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Do a search to see all of the glued fittings. They have been pretty well documented in previous posts. Apparently, shop rates vary pretty much in different parts of the country, but the rates for the repair seem to go from $1500-$2200 from indie shops, and more from dealerships.
11-03-2011, 12:35 AM
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Sorry, I was only trying to ask whether the fitting that was already coming off was on top of the engine.
From what I've read so far it is mostly from fittings on top, in which case the solution my shop proposed seems to be a good one.
From what I've read so far it is mostly from fittings on top, in which case the solution my shop proposed seems to be a good one.
11-03-2011, 01:13 AM
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If u don't plan to do address what PAG has ignored please run water and water water in place of coolant. I don't want track buddies spin behind me or neone else. Mike
11-03-2011, 01:20 AM
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Invariably the one that fails is going to be the one, or one of the ones, that you choose not to do.
Fwiw I had mine done last year on a 4k mile .1 RS and my tech added 2 seconds of heat to the manifold that the fittings go into and the fittings popped out easily - not all of them mind you, but a couple of them.
I think this is a mandatory cost of ownership - its not if, it's when.
Fwiw I had mine done last year on a 4k mile .1 RS and my tech added 2 seconds of heat to the manifold that the fittings go into and the fittings popped out easily - not all of them mind you, but a couple of them.
I think this is a mandatory cost of ownership - its not if, it's when.
11-03-2011, 12:25 PM
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Slightly OT John, but are you attending the Carolinas's event in a couple weeks?
11-03-2011, 12:28 PM
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[QUOTE=SH || NC;8995710]Was this Audion19s?
It was a black one, not sure. Guy had a sweet custom tow hitch that he pulled his track wheels with. He fabricated it himself.......
It was a black one, not sure. Guy had a sweet custom tow hitch that he pulled his track wheels with. He fabricated it himself.......
11-03-2011, 01:07 PM
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Invariably the one that fails is going to be the one, or one of the ones, that you choose not to do.
Fwiw I had mine done last year on a 4k mile .1 RS and my tech added 2 seconds of heat to the manifold that the fittings go into and the fittings popped out easily - not all of them mind you, but a couple of them.
I think this is a mandatory cost of ownership - its not if, it's when.
Fwiw I had mine done last year on a 4k mile .1 RS and my tech added 2 seconds of heat to the manifold that the fittings go into and the fittings popped out easily - not all of them mind you, but a couple of them.
I think this is a mandatory cost of ownership - its not if, it's when.
11-03-2011, 02:10 PM
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Slightly OT John, but are you attending the Carolinas's event in a couple weeks?[/QUOTE]
Scott, Yep the Carolinas' region Nov. 18-20. Going down with a good contingent of NER guys. It'd be great to meet you and anyother RL'ers attending. Also, would mind getting some coaching from some knowledgebale about the track. I've been three times. First two solid rain. The last this March, first time on the trrack with the 6-3 and a radiator hose blew on the third lap of the first session. Killed the event for me couldn't get the 38.00 part anywhere!!!
So I'm looking forward to a good event, good weather and finally learning the track.
Scott, Yep the Carolinas' region Nov. 18-20. Going down with a good contingent of NER guys. It'd be great to meet you and anyother RL'ers attending. Also, would mind getting some coaching from some knowledgebale about the track. I've been three times. First two solid rain. The last this March, first time on the trrack with the 6-3 and a radiator hose blew on the third lap of the first session. Killed the event for me couldn't get the 38.00 part anywhere!!!
So I'm looking forward to a good event, good weather and finally learning the track.
11-03-2011, 07:29 PM
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Just had my coolant lines welded. During disassembly, 2 were not tight at the glued junctions. Whew!
Where did you have this done, Chuck? Kyle
Where did you have this done, Chuck? Kyle