[AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks

[Steve W.]

Charlie,
  Good Luck. The QD connector stands about a 99% chance of breaking off
flush with the top of the pump or the intake manifold. The ones on the
heater hoses do the same thing. I replace them with standard fittings
and hose. GM has a known problem with the aluminum ones, Just like they
have a known problem with DexCool and don't tell folks.  Oh for those
interested the Dex problem is that it has to be changed out just like
the original green stuff. GM has told shops about the fact that it turns
acidic when used in dissimilar metal engines. And have now started to
recommend replacement at 30-45 thousand miles. I just flush the system
REAL good and change it over, better heat and easier to deal with.

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown NY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CEE VILL" <cvee60 at hotmail.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks


> Ivan,
>
> I had that same thought roll around in my mind for a while today.
Good to
> know someone has actually done it. I guess at this point, that will be
plan
> "B". I stopped at the dealers on the way home and picked up a new
quick
> disconnect coupling for $7.00 plus change.  If that fixes the leak,
not too
> bad and probably the easy way out.  My guess is that there is a 50%
chance
> the leak is in  the tube, but time will tell.  The tube/hose combo
looks
> like a lot more than a $7 item.  If the coupler doesn't do the trick,
plan
> "B" will kick in.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Charlie V.
>
>
> >From: "Ivan Cousins" <ivancou at usachoice.net>
> >Reply-To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> ><at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> >Subject: Re: [AT] OT-seeking info/Thanks
> >Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:56:19 -0500
> >
> >Charlie , Doug is right , but I'll add one more thing . Throw the
D***
> >thing
> >away and get a regular pipe nipple and a chunk of hose .   I have two
of
> >the
> >same truck , rebuilt both motors . Snapped them off trying to remove
the
> >old
> >ones . New GM replacements leaked too ! They all went in the trash ,
> >including the one on the back of the intake manifold .     End of
problem
> >.
> >Ivan
> >
> >
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