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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: freek454 on April 11, 2010, 12:21:05 PM

Title: coolant leak
Post by: freek454 on April 11, 2010, 12:21:05 PM

I have an m42 with a coolant leak rear engine driver side heater hose that connects to the head. I took off the hose and found the outlet tube was corroded and may need to be replaced. Is the outlet tube bolted on, or a piece of the head? Can I fix this problem without removing the head? :confused:

Title: coolant leak
Post by: DesktopDave on April 11, 2010, 02:52:51 PM

I think it's separate, but a press-fit bit of tubing.  I'd be tempted to JB Weld a pipe in there if it's really bad.

Title: coolant leak
Post by: Phreon on April 11, 2010, 03:25:49 PM

You could buy a NPT pipe tap for a couple of dollars and screw a fitting or pipe nipple in there.