Coolant Leak Part 2

[Boony]

Last week I posted a problem about a coolant leak. The part was identified by Greggor. I ordered one and it has arrived. The next problem is how do I remove the old part?

I have tried to gently remove it, but I am reluctant to try too hard as it is attached to the head.
The next picture shows the part.

And a closeup of the connector.

Has anyone done this before or know how to do it?

 

[Claviger]

New one on me. Will be following for educational value.

First place I'd suggest is the manual linked @idk signature.

 

[Boony]

New one on me. Will be following for educational value.

First place I'd suggest is the manual linked @idk signature.

I tried that. I couldn't find anything helpful.

 

[cootertwo]

There was another thread going on about the same part, that had gotten bent and kinked. From what I remember, and see, sadly it appears to be pressed in. Cwappy design, if so. If it were mine, I guess I'd try to pry it out somehow, but probably fubar the hole doing so. Then maybe you could tap it with threads, and put a REAL fitting in there.

 

[Boony]

There was another thread going on about the same part, that had gotten bent and kinked. From what I remember, and see, sadly it appears to be pressed in. Cwappy design, if so. If it were mine, I guess I'd try to pry it out somehow, but probably fubar the hole doing so. Then maybe you could tap it with threads, and put a REAL fitting in there.

I saw that thread. I was hoping to avoid doing that except as a last resort.

 

[FE_rex]

could you cut-off tube and tap inside of fitting. Then use slide-hammer to pull?

 

[warp9.9]

The knurled area is so its a larger diameter knurls raise the metal. That is what will be the interference fit. A slotted punch that gows over the tube without touching it except on the base flange for installation. Pulling it out should not be hard. Figuring out why the fist one did seal is the real important thing so you fo not repeat it. Hopefully the did not muck up the hole diameter.

 

[Boony]

I will speak to a engine expert tomorrow. Hopefully he has the answer.

 

[warp9.9]

I will speak to a engine expert tomorrow. Hopefully he has the answer.

From blowing up the picture as best I can it looks like its got the same grey sealant as the cylinder liners bet they did not get it seated right before it hardened up. I look at mine when I get dressed. Coffee first

 

[Boony]

From blowing up the picture as best I can it looks like its got the same grey sealant as the cylinder liners bet they did not get it seated right before it hardened up. I look at mine when I get dressed. Coffee first

Definitely coffee first! The day does not start before coffee. Ever.