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Coolant leak question Renegade conversion |
HalfMoon |
May 13 2014, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, I've discovered a little coolant leak in my older Renegade SB conversion.
It's coming from the upper driverside engine coolant outlet (pictured). Quite difficult to access. Hard to know if it's the hose clamp (adjustment tightening un-accessable until and unless some things are gotten out of the way) or the black housing that the hose attaches to, or the aluminum housing that bolts to the block. Probably the only way to know what the heck is going on is to access and remove. Here's the question. Of you Renegade conversion owners or those who have direct experience working on one, is it better to remove the drivers side valve cover to access this housing or come from below removing the auxiliary water pump to access the area? Sidebar question. Is the black spigot that the hose is attached to supposed to "swivel" a bit or is it in fact LOOSE? I see that some of the other spigots (elsewhere) do swivel slightly and some don't (none of them that swivel or not are leaking). So....I wonder if I'll access from on high or from below. |
Downerman |
May 14 2014, 12:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 23-April 09 From: Monterey County, California Member No.: 10,296 Region Association: None |
Great timing. I recently bought a 73 with a 450 Hp SBC and in the process of a complete restore to what I call the ultimate wolf in sheeps clothing. Going to even have a luggage rack on the back. Anyway, ordered the A/C upgrade and also found out that the PO had the 1" 90 degree elbows (Brass) then a reducer to 3/4" Renegade is all 1" now so I'm upgrading. Also found out that what I will be getting are the plastic pieces. Nope..... going to use my brass ones and get 1" ribbed instead of the 3/4".
Here's pics of mine currently. Attached thumbnail(s) |
HalfMoon |
May 14 2014, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great timing. I recently bought a 73 with a 450 Hp SBC and in the process of a complete restore to what I call the ultimate wolf in sheeps clothing. Going to even have a luggage rack on the back. Anyway, ordered the A/C upgrade and also found out that the PO had the 1" 90 degree elbows (Brass) then a reducer to 3/4" Renegade is all 1" now so I'm upgrading. Also found out that what I will be getting are the plastic pieces. Nope..... going to use my brass ones and get 1" ribbed instead of the 3/4". Here's pics of mine currently. Interesting configuration. Like you I think I'll go with brass. I wonder if they make Gann fittings in brass? The square shape would make it easier to cinch down, no? Btw, was yours in the car when you removed the fitting? If so, did you access it from above or below? |
Downerman |
May 14 2014, 04:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 23-April 09 From: Monterey County, California Member No.: 10,296 Region Association: None |
My entire engine is out along with glass, rubber and interior. Makes it very easy of course. Tightening them up or loosening them was not an issue with a proper pipe wrench. I'm just jones-en because I bought the car and it's been over a month in the body shop getting a zillion dents taken out and then a fresh new coat inside and out of Porsche - Silver metallic.
Seriously, dropping this engine was so simple I wouldn't mess trying to get in there and deal with that. Raising the car's rear end while the engine was on a dolly would make that a much simpler task in my twisted mind. Downerman Great timing. I recently bought a 73 with a 450 Hp SBC and in the process of a complete restore to what I call the ultimate wolf in sheeps clothing. Going to even have a luggage rack on the back. Anyway, ordered the A/C upgrade and also found out that the PO had the 1" 90 degree elbows (Brass) then a reducer to 3/4" Renegade is all 1" now so I'm upgrading. Also found out that what I will be getting are the plastic pieces. Nope..... going to use my brass ones and get 1" ribbed instead of the 3/4". Here's pics of mine currently. Interesting configuration. Like you I think I'll go with brass. I wonder if they make Gann fittings in brass? The square shape would make it easier to cinch down, no? Btw, was yours in the car when you removed the fitting? If so, did you access it from above or below? |
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