Kept having a coolant leak at the T with filler screw...put in new gasket and still had leak. When I tried tightening the bolts down to get a better seal, the top bolt completely stripped out. After a little cussing and a busted knuckle, I found the problem:
Yeah, metal shavings and threads are FUBARed.
Considered trying to tap it for some new threads, but would rather just throw in a new one if it's not prohibitively expensive.
What's this part called and where can I get one?
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Re: What's this part called and where can I get one?
1979 Fiat Spider (since new)
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
1972 Grumman Traveller 5895L (long gone).
2005 Lincoln LS (the wife's car)
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier (daily driver)
1999 Honda Shadow VLX 600
1972 Grumman Traveller 5895L (long gone).
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Perfect, thanks!
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I'd consider just putting longer bolts through and a nut to save the $60 + shipping or just clean it up and alumaweld it.
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Re: What's this part called and where can I get one?
I thought about that. The cam timing plate or whatever it's called that sits behind there restricts the length of bolt. I could probably make it work, but I don't mind spending the $60 to have it working like it's supposed to.
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you could also just install a helicoil and fix what you have easily
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75 spider , 6 Lancia Scorpions, 2018 Abarth Spider, 500X wifes, 500L 3 82 Zagatos. 82 spider 34k original miles, 83 pininfarina, 8 fiat spider parts cars
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75 spider , 6 Lancia Scorpions, 2018 Abarth Spider, 500X wifes, 500L 3 82 Zagatos. 82 spider 34k original miles, 83 pininfarina, 8 fiat spider parts cars
son has 78 spider
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Re: What's this part called and where can I get one?
Already purchased, delivered, and installed. Was pretty eager to get her back together and on the road. So that drip is fixed...but now I have discovered another leak, not quite sure where it's coming from...so...that's always fun lol.
I'll hold onto the old one and keep these tricks in mind for the future.
I appreciate the input, everyone.
I'll hold onto the old one and keep these tricks in mind for the future.
I appreciate the input, everyone.