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coolant loss 2.3l
« on: Jul 18th, 2007, 5:14pm » |
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im hoping someone can help me i have a small split in the themostat housing on my p reg 2.3l. the housing appears to be plastic. Is this a seperate part and easily fixed?or is it a part of the intake manifold
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Re: coolant loss 2.3l
« Reply #1 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 5:22pm » |
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I'm affraid it is part of the manifold If it's only a small split them you could try repairing it with 'Quik- Steel'. I repaired mine a few months back & it's still holding. The trick is to repair it on the inside first & then patch up the outside
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Re: coolant loss 2.3l
« Reply #2 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 5:28pm » |
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thanks for the advice
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Re: coolant loss 2.3l
« Reply #3 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 5:31pm » |
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its a hairline crack about 3/8" long
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Re: coolant loss 2.3l
« Reply #4 on: Jul 18th, 2007, 9:07pm » |
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i fixed mine with stelmax pvc glue 2 years ago still ok
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