Those all leaks, i wonder why they went with a platic part there???? I have change more than 8, i use the earlier 1.9L and 2.1L. No, the right-stuff won't repair a cracked one, and the gasket is stange and way different. Find an older one or order a new older one. Ben On Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:22:37 -0700, Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: >Working on my '88 Westy AT cooling system, I have removed this fitting, which is the >original plastic one. The small hose that attaches to it was leaking but I don't think >the fitting was. On close exam I do see a hairline crack on the inside, near the >opening. This fitting has a groove in it and used a round seal. I have a metal fitting >from some long ago repair on my '90, and it appears to be in good condition, but I do >not have a gasket. >I would like to finish this up this weekend. >Would "The Right Stuff" gasket maker work in this situation?? >Jerry |
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