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Post by southstar on Mar 9, 2018 12:25:05 GMT -6
I replaced the water crossover gaskets on my 95 model. Very difficult. I had issues with the metal heater pipe that goes into the quick connect fitting in the rear of the crossover. I had bought a new Dorman fitting but the section of the metal hater pipe that seals on the o-ring was rusted badly. I cut a half inch off the pipe and TIG welded a new section made on lathe to repair it. My question is : Is this heater pipe discontinued or available? It would be hard to find a good one at the salvage yard.
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Post by southstar on Mar 10, 2018 19:25:52 GMT -6
Too bad they didn’t make it out of stainless steel. Did not see a picture, but part is available GM 25671310 for $48.
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Post by tigger on Mar 13, 2018 22:44:11 GMT -6
Yeah, I wish a lot more of the cooling system parts were made of stainless, lol... Just a heads up, my info says GM 25671310 is only for DeVille/Seville/Eldo. #5 below...  '95-'96 Olds Aurora is listed as GM 03542389. #4 below...  |
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Post by southstar on Mar 14, 2018 10:51:11 GMT -6
Thanks for the clarification on the part number. I searched the Aurora number and one place had it new for the low price of $234 dollars. Not sure if it is available at the dealer. Interesting that the 97 and up is different. Do you have a illustration of the 1997 arrangement?
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Post by tigger on Mar 14, 2018 17:12:16 GMT -6
'97-'99 Heater Inlet Pipe. #3 below, GM 25642181.  '01-'03 Heater Inlet Pipe. #2 below, GM 25688616.  FWIW, the connector, GM 25689629, was used on ALL 4.0s '95-'03, lol! |
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Post by southstar on Mar 15, 2018 11:00:27 GMT -6
That covers it. These pipes should be in good condition at the sealing surface. Not something you would want to see leaking after assembling car for sure. With the age of these cars now seems this would be a common problem now.
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