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botleneck
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2014/04/30 10:52:58 (permalink)
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water pipe ?

hi guys
i got a mega water leak, just under the radiator cap there is a big black hose that joins a metal pipe which is "supposed to be inserted/connected" to the "water inlet housing"  [if thats what it is called] can i just quick grip that pipe back into the "housing"  or is the temperature too much for the glue to take hold or is it a 1 piece unit 1990 sw20 turbo i'd put a pic but not allowed yet by the looks of it :}
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john
post edited by botleneck - 2014/04/30 11:14:17
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    Mrskylighter
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 11:28:19 (permalink)
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    Has the metal pipe come away from the cast alloy section? (circled in blue below) If it has I'd be buying a new or used one. No point trying a dodgy repair on a car with a complex coolant system. If your fix fails and you overheat the engine you will be upset :)
     

     
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    botleneck
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 11:43:47 (permalink)
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    yup it has and thanks for the quick reply
    can i just buy that top section or is that all 1 piece ?
     
    post edited by botleneck - 2014/04/30 11:50:19
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 11:53:45 (permalink)
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    well i know it bolts apart but i imagine wreckers will want to sell me the whole section and whats the name of that item :}
     
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 11:56:34 (permalink)
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    The top section comes off easily with the two bolts you can see. Underneath the top section is a round o-ring which you should replace if you separate the two sections. 
    You should be able to purchase the top by itself new or used. Start a new thread in 'Wanted to Buy' and someone might be able to help you out.
    Maybe also try contacting 'Road and track' who is a forum sponsor. They are in Qld and might have that part as well. 
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 12:05:48 (permalink)
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    theres a wreckers at burleigh heads not to far from here i can try , they are wrecking an mr2 same as mine at the mo so ill try them if no luck there i will try your ways :}
    im new to this mr2 stuff, my son gave me his :} and its falling apart everywhere atm :{ i hope i didnt cook it already
     
    thanks again mate 
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 12:34:02 (permalink)
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    No worries John. Good luck with it. 
    I doubt the wrecker will sell you part of a complete engine though. Road and track rebuild 3sgtes and likely have individual parts available to buy.
     
    You'll find a lot of helpful people on this forum, so if you have any more questions just post them up. Some of us have owned MR2's for 10+ years and know everything about them. 
     
     
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    Re: water pipe ? 2014/04/30 18:19:08 (permalink)
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    post edited by botleneck - 2014/05/01 11:11:48
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