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Date:         Mon, 1 Mar 2004 02:12:15 EST
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: plastic coolant pipe diameter?
Comments: To: rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 2/29/04 5:13:03 PM, rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM writes:


<< . . .So I was thinking about just cutting through it at the leak and
slipping a rubber hose (radiator hose) in between to rejoin it. 2 Question are: I
this a good Idea? I don't see why not myself. Also, what diameter hose do I
need to get? >>


Once you cut the coolant pipe you'll know the diameter.  Anyway, I THINK it
is 32 mm (approximately 1 1/4").  One thing to keep in mind: a metal bushing is
inserted into the ends of the plastic coolant lines where the rubber hoses
attach.  I don't know how this will effect your planned repair, but I do know
that whenever a joint in plastic tubing is made with a compression fitting a
metal bushing is required.


George
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