Mixalis Member 38 Member For: 11y 6m 6d Posted 17/01/21 05:00 AM Share Posted 17/01/21 05:00 AM Hi all, Fortunately I think I have found my coolant leaking issue, unfortunately it broke on a Sunday Arvo. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a replacement bit that’s a bit stronger than the Ford item? I’ll try attach pic below, it’s the 3-way piece just before the top heater hose goes into the top port on the firewall. So far I have found 3/4”x3/8”x3/4” online but thought I’d ask the pros before ordering/locating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 17/01/21 05:24 AM Share Posted 17/01/21 05:24 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Member 38 Member For: 11y 6m 6d Posted 17/01/21 05:32 AM Author Share Posted 17/01/21 05:32 AM Thank you JET Turbo!That is the one I found online - have you used this one in the past? Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 17/01/21 08:38 AM Share Posted 17/01/21 08:38 AM I’ve used this and other variations of this beforehand yes as the factory replacement plastic piece comes as a full unit assembly with the 3 attached hoses and at a considerable amount more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Member 38 Member For: 11y 6m 6d Posted 17/01/21 09:40 AM Author Share Posted 17/01/21 09:40 AM Perfect thanks mate I’ll express post it hopefully it gets here quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalis Member 38 Member For: 11y 6m 6d Posted 18/01/21 12:50 PM Author Share Posted 18/01/21 12:50 PM I needed the piece quickly and couldn’t wait to the end of the week, so ended up doing it a different way, I’ll post it here in case anyone else needs the info. Went to Pirtek and got a 3 way 3/4” brass T fitting, and a 3/8” brass BSP screw in fitting. Cut the middle 3/4” barb off. Shaved down the thread on the screw in fitting until it sat nicely where the barb once was on the T fitting. Used silicone bronze 2.4mm filler and the TIG torch and brazed it on. Tested it out on the MightyVac and got no leaks all the way passed 30psi. Not that it really makes a difference, but was done for just over $30. Taped it up so you couldn’t tell it was brazed. Alternatively if you have the correct BSP tap on hand you could probably tap a thread into the barbAlternatively if you have the time to wait, probably just get the $50 piece above Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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