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spugeddy 04-23-2007 08:06 AM

stuck at work, help radiator nipple broke
 
I think my nipple broke on the radiator where the hose attaches from the coolant resevoir.

Is there a bandaid fix....to get me home.....

It looks like there is a plastic nipple attached to the radiator the skinny hose from the overflow coolant resevoir and the plastic niple broke off in the hose....

Help....

Do I need a new radiator.

Jkid 04-23-2007 08:14 AM

Man, this seems to be happening to a lot of people lately. If it's not too hot out, you "should" be able to make it home - just watch your temp. guage. You will lose some fluid and may make a mess of your engine - so be warned. I ended up replacing my radiator - do a search for radiator nipple.

bodyart27 04-23-2007 09:41 AM

broken
 
I did the same thing - hit the resevoir line with my elbow messing with the air intake and snapped it off - ended up getting a new radiator

someone needs to come up with a "shield" to protect that exposed piece - way too easy to snap off

Jkid 04-23-2007 11:02 AM

Yup me too- messing with the air intake... Seems like they could have at least added another foot to the hose to give you more room.

spugeddy 04-23-2007 11:15 AM

damn....
 
that is what I was working on. Changing the air clearer mounts....

I am thinking of the insert fix....

vstech 04-23-2007 11:31 AM

Hmm, when I rebuilt my air cleaner mounts, I disconnected the hose from the expansion tank... I just felt like things were too close, I guess from all the broken line posts, I got lucky!
of course, it didn't help by much, the lower tank on the radiator was bad anyway...
John

Brian Carlton 04-23-2007 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spugeddy (Post 1487887)
I think my nipple broke on the radiator where the hose attaches from the coolant resevoir.

Is there a bandaid fix....to get me home.....

Leave the cap off the expansion tank.

Drive the vehicle........easy........don't push it and heat it up or you'll blow out coolant and possibly overheat it.

Don't exceed 60 mph........and don't accelerate quickly...........easy does it and you'll get home.

rkohut 04-23-2007 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkid (Post 1487893)
Man, this seems to be happening to a lot of people lately.

Same here, working on the air filter. :o

Perhaps all work done on the passenger side of the 617 motor should begin with;

"Remove Radiator Overfill Hose!"

Motorhead 04-23-2007 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spugeddy (Post 1488047)
that is what I was working on. Changing the air clearer mounts....

I am thinking of the insert fix....

I'd do a little MATH on the subject.... A new radiator cost....$200.- $250.
A new engine from saving a few bucks trying to fix the radiator nipple...$6500.
Chances are that the top radiator hose neck is about to go too.
HOW LUCKY DO YOU FEEL????:dizzy2:

spugeddy 04-23-2007 06:59 PM

thanks, radiator brand preference?
 
Thanks Brian,

I made it home, loosened the cap, temp did not get about about 85C and I was able to jam the overflow hose into the opening where the nipple broke off, it actually didn't even look like it leaked anymore

I am thinking about ordering a Nissen Radiator and hoses from **************. I have ordered a few parts before from him, and according to him the Nissen is a better radiator than the Behr. Any opinions here?

Also, what type of job am I looking at... radiator and both hoses...


Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton (Post 1488088)
Leave the cap off the expansion tank.

Drive the vehicle........easy........don't push it and heat it up or you'll blow out coolant and possibly overheat it.

Don't exceed 60 mph........and don't accelerate quickly...........easy does it and you'll get home.


a2t 04-23-2007 07:04 PM

somebody take pics of this problem, give me some info. Im a 124 guy, but have a side business fixing crap like this on my track car VWs and BMWs. We have access to a gazillion dollars in CNC equipment. If its machineable, we can fix it...

email - pi2060 at yahoo

rkohut 04-23-2007 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a2t (Post 1488479)
somebody take pics of this problem, give me some info. Im a 124 guy, but have a side business fixing crap like this on my track car VWs and BMWs. We have access to a gazillion dollars in CNC equipment. If its machineable, we can fix it...

The little nipple breaks off at the radiation junction.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/1474283-post17.html

Brian Carlton 04-23-2007 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spugeddy (Post 1488474)
I am thinking about ordering a Nissen Radiator and hoses from **************. I have ordered a few parts before from him, and according to him the Nissen is a better radiator than the Behr. Any opinions here?

Also, what type of job am I looking at... radiator and both hoses...

I tend to think that he's right about the Nissens. The Behr is running on it's reputation as OE and I'm certainly not a fan of that plastic crap.

The best radiator is a custom made aluminum unit from Wizard cooling.......about $400.........but, way better than any Behr or Nissens. I'm sorely tempted........

No big deal to replace the radiator. Be careful of the transmisson hoses and unbolt the oil cooler from the main radiator right in the vehicle. Don't disturb the oil cooler lines.

Craig 04-23-2007 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton (Post 1488587)
No big deal to replace the radiator. Be careful of the transmisson hoses and unbolt the oil cooler from the main radiator right in the vehicle. Don't disturb the oil cooler lines.

BTW, if it's like mine (which it should be), you only have to remove the top clamp on the oil cooler, the bottom one will just slide off when you lift the radiator. I also found that I didn't have to remove the fan, I just disconnected the fan shroud and moved it toward the engine. The whole job only took about an hour. Be careful not to over-tighten the hose clamps on the new radiator.

spugeddy 04-23-2007 11:13 PM

thanks
 
Thanks, I have to order something now...

I am going with the Nissen, and upper/lower hoses, and a new thermostat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig (Post 1488714)
BTW, if it's like mine (which it should be), you only have to remove the top clamp on the oil cooler, the bottom one will just slide off when you lift the radiator. I also found that I didn't have to remove the fan, I just disconnected the fan shroud and moved it toward the engine. The whole job only took about an hour. Be careful not to over-tighten the hose clamps on the new radiator.



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