I think I remember seeing that the turbo install required cutting one of the coolant pipes. Can any of you turbo guys tell me how thick the pipe is? I have a pretty deep wear spot in mine from the p-clamp and I'm trying to decide if I should replace the pipe or not. It looks like a big PIA to replace and will cost about $100.
It's not leaking. I'm just wondering how much material is left in that area. I'm tempted to let it be. As long as I don't put that p-clamp back on there shouldn't be any contact in that spot. I plan to secure it to the frame or battery tray a little closer to the radiator.
Thanks!
If the stock pipe is .065" thick, that means I only have .008" left between a me and a sloppy mess of hot anti-freeze. That wear mark is .057" deep
It looks like I should order a new pipe and replace the rubber hoses too.
I saw a part number for a gates shrink clamp from Oreiley's around here somewhere. Has anybody found an automotive hose that will substitute for the HD part between the radiator and the aluminum pipe? It looks like it's just a 90° elbow on that end.
The other end by the water pump has a very slight bend, but looks like a straight piece would work. HD wants $20 for each of those hoses :broke:
its 1-1/8" Id rubber hose from Harley, I have 1-1/8" silicone black hose also.......I just rerouted all my water lines for my procharger kit is how i know this.
I saved enough cash on my valve lash job that I shouldn't be pinching pennies for a couple $20 parts. I just ordered the pipe, both hoses and the clamp for $132 from newcastle hd. You play, you pay
Remeasured the hard line tubes ( measured the cast inlets on Tstat & pump housings before) It would need 1 1/8 ", you'll need to stretch some of them.
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