leaking coolant from Methalic T

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leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by Baxter » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:10 pm

The car is a '95 turbo and it is leaking from this methalic T:

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It seems the connection on the T has broken slightly and I don't know how to remove it for welding.

Is it screwed into the block? or it is inserted by pressure?.

My first idea was to glue the crack with something strong enough but maybe is not the best solution on the long run. :?
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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by jifflemon » Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:55 pm

It’s a pressed fit; I think James has replaced one and it wasn’t straight forward…

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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by royhedger » Sun Jan 07, 2024 6:08 pm

Are you sure the rubber hoses which connect to it don't just need nipping up? This just happened on mine, along with header tank connection. I put new jubilee clips on and tightened up.
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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by Baxter » Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:09 pm

If it is pressed fit I'm not going to touch it. I will try to solve it easily with cold weld like Nural 27.

I have checked the hose removing the clip. there is a hole on the T.

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But it is going to be covered by the hose.

I will check it tomorrow if the glue is solid.
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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by Alan 480 » Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:42 am

If the 'glue' doesn't hold then maybe just cut off the TEE (as far away from block as feasible) and add a short section of rubber hose onto the pressed in piece, then a new TEE ?

I've found that 22 & 15mm copper fittings work quite well , especially those with the 'solder ring' as it helps keep the hose in place :-)
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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by Baxter » Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:51 am

Alan 480 wrote:
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:42 am
If the 'glue' doesn't hold then maybe just cut off the TEE (as far away from block as feasible) and add a short section of rubber hose onto the pressed in piece, then a new TEE ?

I've found that 22 & 15mm copper fittings work quite well , especially those with the 'solder ring' as it helps keep the hose in place :-)
I take this good tip and I'm going to buy the T and hose for keeping inside the car in case of...
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Re: leaking coolant from Methalic T

Post by Alan 480 » Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:45 am

Baxter wrote:
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:51 am
I take this good tip and I'm going to buy the T and hose for keeping inside the car in case of...
Sounds like a plan . . .. . . :hopping:
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