While wresting with the tranny fill plug (82 Diesel Westy), I managed to disturb the metal coolant pipes enough to start a leak. I noticed they were wet before, and had them on my list of things to check, but at the rate it is now dripping, they just moved up the list! It appears the O.D of the steel pipe is about 1.25", so I'm looking for 1.25" I.D. coolant hose I assume. The leak is at the low point just behind the rear frame cross member. I was considering replacing about 2 feet of each pipe, which includes where they bend around the crossmember. Is there a concern of the hoses collapsing at his point? Should I consider finding a 1.25" hose with a bend in it perhaps? It looks like I should be able to make a sweeping bend I think. Is it necessary to make a flange on the end of the steel pipe to hold the hose? Thanks. -- Shawn Wright I.T. Manager Shawnigan Lake School |
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