loose water hose on the tstat housing
loose water hose on the tstat housing
hi,
i have a loose water hose on the tstat housing and want to replase it. it is the small on in front that goes to the ast. how can i fix that?
i am thinking to remove it , tap the hole and fit a 1/4 niple.is it wright or the niples are for air only?
thanks!!!
i have a loose water hose on the tstat housing and want to replase it. it is the small on in front that goes to the ast. how can i fix that?
i am thinking to remove it , tap the hole and fit a 1/4 niple.is it wright or the niples are for air only?
thanks!!!
Is the metal nipple loose, or the hose itself?
If it's the hose, replace the hose and clamp with pieces from Mazda. If it's the nipple, I'd pull the t-stat housing and JB Weld the nipple back in place. Then rent a coolant pressure tester from Advance or Autozone and pressure test the system. Or you could buy a new t-stat housing off the classifieds for not much $$.
The 1/4 NPT fitting could work also but you'll need to use sealant and make sure there is enough metal that it won't crack the housing.
I take coolant leaks very seriously. It's worth the effort.
If it's the hose, replace the hose and clamp with pieces from Mazda. If it's the nipple, I'd pull the t-stat housing and JB Weld the nipple back in place. Then rent a coolant pressure tester from Advance or Autozone and pressure test the system. Or you could buy a new t-stat housing off the classifieds for not much $$.
The 1/4 NPT fitting could work also but you'll need to use sealant and make sure there is enough metal that it won't crack the housing.
I take coolant leaks very seriously. It's worth the effort.
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