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Subject:Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
From:Benny boy
Date:Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:33:42 -0400

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