Massive corrosion of coolant Tee

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124Fan
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Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
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Massive corrosion of coolant Tee

Post by 124Fan »

You think it's road worthy if I use two clamps per side? :shock:

(already posted a "Wanted" ad)

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4uall
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Your car is a: 1980 Fiat Pininfarina Spider 2000 F.I.
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Re: Massive corrosion of coolant Tee

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looks like a dog chewed on it :shock:
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Re: Massive corrosion of coolant Tee

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depends if it leaks. Mine was much much worse, and couldn't get a seal when the coolant got up to temp it was squirting out. I got a used replacement for 25bucks. If you feel like going through the effort you could just let it run til the temp is up and see if there's any leaks. If not, I'd suggest very short trips if really necessary.
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mine wasnt quite as bad, but close. I sandblasted it and smoothed the hose ends and the sender hole with JB weld.
So Cal Mark

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I would try to fill some of those holes and smooth it out, or just replace it
124Fan
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Re: Massive corrosion of coolant Tee

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Sometimes it pays to be a parts packrat. Look at what I found. :)

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AND THE CROWD GOES WILLLLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD :mrgreen:
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