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damn elbows leaking again

gotgtp

gotgtp

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I've my car for about 5 years now and had to replace the 90 degree elbow above the water pump 3 times already. Is this normal? Is there something that could be causing these to go bad? Any different aftermarket elbows i could buy? I'm getting tired of this damn thing
 


the help section elbows theyre smaller and dont fill the gap. go to the dealer and tell them you want the coolant elbows, should be about 20$
 
It's the same thing guys...

I wouldn't RTV them.
And Dorman did have an issue. Call and tell them about the problem. They had a batch or something be wrong and those are lifetime replacements. They should toss you a new set. Then lube the rings.. wiggle that elbow as you tighten the bolts and it should be all set.
 
I had the same problem. Oxidation of the aluminum on the sealing surface. Cleaned it up with 400 grit sand paper and used some silicone plumbers paste on a new elbow. It never leaked again. Well, so far it hasn't. I just jinxed myself.
 


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