SS Line Connector

Just quick question. I have some SS line going from the thermostat housing to the coolant tank (since I don't have the actual hose that used to be there) and it fits perfect and I have clamped at the housing, but it's a little too big at the tank itself. It's a little loose. I have a small C-Clamp and T-Clamp on it but being SS Line, it's not shaping to the nipple right so it leaks a little. Is there anyway to stop it from leaking without making a new top from metal and welding SS connectors on? Any ideas? I have to stop the coolant leaking issue. It's always something. It pisses enough just to get on the alternator and cause the belt to slip.

What do you want to clamp Dave?

The ss line on the coolant tank. I would try getting some heat shrink tubing and put that on the nipple, that would build but the nipple some and might be enough for the SS hose to connect to. You may have to put 2 pieces on there.

...I have some SS line going from the thermostat housing to the coolant tank and it fits perfect and I have clamped at the housing, but it's a little too big at the tank itself. It's a little loose.

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The ss line on the coolant tank. I would try getting some heat shrink tubing and put that on the nipple, that would build but the nipple some and might be enough for the SS hose to connect to. You may have to put 2 pieces on there.

Cool. I was thinking like electrical tape or something but I know that wouldn't last. I always forget about heat shrink tubing. Should snug up the fit a little.

Electrical tape wouldn't work for shit. I would try the heat shrink, it should work, there is not pressure on that connection. Other than that you just would have to go buy the right size rubber hose. Do you like the look of the SS hose and thats why your trying to keep it?

Slap some damn sealant while you're at it. Wait, nevermind........boiliing engine coolant.........no sealant. Sorry just thinking out loud man.

Electrical tape wouldn't work for shit. I would try the heat shrink, it should work, there is not pressure on that connection. Other than that you just would have to go buy the right size rubber hose. Do you like the look of the SS hose and thats why your trying to keep it?

Was making use of what I had. I had this aftermarket coolant tank that ended up pissing me off so I may have taken it off and threw it up against a brick wall and shattered it. So as a result, I went back to stock, and got everything except a stock hose for that part. I got lots of SS line laying around, so I used that. Looks decent too.

Can we get a pick? Im just curious as you how it looks. Im sure it looks pretty good. Now you just need to get an SS line going to the radiator

Can we get a pick? Im just curious as you how it looks. Im sure it looks pretty good. Now you just need to get an SS line going to the radiator

The car is going to be under 14 inches of snow when I get home tonight, so no pic for awhile. I was thinking the SS to radiator, but then I have to weld on fittings, or get that fake cover crap that I hate. I'm going to do my power steering in the SS also when I redo that and get that working.

Man that sucks. It was 73F here, I got to enjoy riding around with the windows down and sunroof open. Just like summer time

Man that sucks. It was 73F here, I got to enjoy riding around with the windows down and sunroof open. Just like summer time

You-> :nutkick: <-Me
That's what it feels like when you tell me that.

That just means you need to move down to the south. Its so much better here.

That just means you need to move down to the south. Its so much better here.

Why so I can get an accent? Pass. I'll take my snow thank you. Just sucks trying to get to work in it. My pants are filthy from this morning. Major ice storm this morn.

Just learn to say yall alot and you will fit right in.

Why so I can get an accent? Pass. I'll take my snow thank you. Just sucks trying to get to work in it. My pants are filthy from this morning. Major ice storm this morn.
Every time you greet someone you have to start off by saying, Howdy.

HAHA. I'm used to throwin up gang-signs and talking gansta over here. Ok not the signs, but gansta is a way of life :D

Gangsta? I'm over that, lol, only left tatoos, scars, and unwanted enemies. Oh well, but seriously dave, me and my buddy just ran the tape of us in his car and i think we really do have accents! Damn it to hell!!!

I know you guys do. All Southerns do. You can't escape it. Although Chicagoans tend to have a little accent too. Not as bad as New Yorkers, but I've been told I have a small one, and when I get angry the Italian side comes out.



I should really do work today.

LOL, I keep telling myself the very same thing.

Ok so I only got 3 inches of snow or so so I will brush off the car tonight when I get home and take a pic. Too cold to work on it with the tubing, plus I need to buy some, but will try this weekend though.

Here is a pic of the line. Sorry it's with my phone but I can't find the cable for my camera. Still in a big box full of crap.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/david-b/0207081825.jpg

I got some heat shrink tubing and gave it a try. First did 3 layers, and then I couldn't get the hose on :lol:. Took it off and did 1 layer and it was a tight fit for the hose. Got it on and clamped it down with 2 clamps again. One thing I'm thinking if there still is a small leak, to take a bigger heat shrink and put it over the end of the SS line and the nipple so it forms a barrier type thing. But we'll see how this holds.

I probably have to drain my coolant now since it won't take any more. Damn coolant leaks in mid-winter. It's going to 8 degrees on Sunday.

And yes Joe, that's snow.

It looks good, Im not sure if that bigger heat shrink will be able to shrink enough to go around the line and the nipple, you could try it and see.

Maybe you could take a grinder and cut a little slice in the steel and put the clamp over that. The slice may allow you to get the clamp tighter on the hose.

That's a good idea also. I figure the bigger shield around the outside of the hose will shrink to fit both the hose and the nipple. I don't see why not. And even if it doesn't I could use a smaller shield to go over the bigger one that's shrunken down and shrink that one then. Not sure how well it will hold then.

We'll see how it holds this weekend. I'm going to do a flush hopefully tomorrow on the radiator and see if that helps the heat situation. I think there's barely any coolant in it anymore. Warmed up whole way when I was brushing off the car last night, then once I started driving, it dropped back to 0 on the gauge with the heat on full blast. Should put some cardboard or something in front of the radiator also. Brrrr too cold.

The thermostat should regulate how cold the motor gets. The motor shouldn't be able to go all the way cold after being warmed up.

The thermostat should regulate how cold the motor gets. The motor shouldn't be able to go all the way cold after being warmed up.

I had the same problem last winter when I was leaking coolant. When it's really low like that, there's not enough coolant to be used in the heater, and throughout the entire block and radiator.
Thermostat is new BTW.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/david-b/0207081825.jpg
And yes Joe, that's snow.

Thank you for clearing that up Dave, LMAO. I think because the engine is not going to get too hot, your heat shrink should do the trick.

Well I drove this weekend but didn't have a chance to get under the hood again. TOOOOOOOOOOO cold yet again. The alt belt was squeaking again so I'm assuming it ended up leaking again. I'm just going to wait until it gets warmer. I think high is like 2 degrees today. So I'm staying inside.

I went driving last night and it was snowing pretty bad. Like to a point where I shouldn't have been driving. I was watching the temp gauge and it was moving up and down the whole time. I look at the front of the car and the radiator was covered in snow. It's completely open so I think that's causing the issues there. It needs to warm up already Gah!

The snow might be the problem. It also could be your temp sending unit for the gauge.

The snow might be the problem. It also could be your temp sending unit for the gauge.

I was thinking that too but the heat comes and goes as the gauge goes up and down. If it was just the gauge the heat would stay constant then.

Where is our heater core for the 2Gs?

Under dash on passenger side.

So thats probably not it, dunno dave.

Heater core works fine. This I know for a fact. That thing is burning hot when a) working, and b) warmed up idling.

And an update!!!!

So when I was jumping the car last night, I noticed when it starts up (and I've notice this before) smoke/steam coming off the header. I just assumed the leak from the line was working it's way over to the header. I squeezed that little rubber hose from the thermostat going to the heater line, and it shot coolant all over the header. Loose clamp there. Actually both of them were loose. I haven't touched those since the accident and I replaced with C-Clamps.

I tightened both of them up and squeezed. They're holding good but I may replace with a T-clamp latter and replace that hose. It's still original and does show wear.

So now the heat works A LOT quicker. Still takes some time to heat up, but I did a quick drive to the store down the block and it was getting warm by the time I got there. Also the temp gauge seemed to not move around that much. So the heat shrink around the SS line works fine, no leaks, and now I have no coolant leaking anywhere.

Now just have to fix the battery issue.

Whats the issue with th battery?

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Good to hear your heater is good now.

I have to jump it almost every time I use it in the winter. I'm thinking it's actually the alternator now since I've done everything right with the battery. It was funny when I was working on it last night, I jumped the car, let it run for 5 minutes. I turned it off for literally 5 seconds and went to turn it on, and there wasn't enough power to start again. The battery is great, all connections are great, and it shows it charging, but the alternator is original. In the spring I'm going to replace it. I would like to do it now but I know it's a little difficult to do and I don't have the time to do it. Plus I'll be swapping out my rack and pinion which will also make it a little easier also.

If its not holding the charge I would bet its the Alt. Even the smallest standby light will drain the bat in a matter of hours.

Well it's gotten worse over the years and I've replaced the battery numerous times, so I'm guessing it's the alternator now.

Definately, batteries aren't shit without the Alt. Found that out the hard way.

You should take the alternator off and take it to advance auto parts and get it checked for free. But anyways. If the battery is charged and is good, then the car should start fine repeatedly regardless of the alternator.

... unless it's not charging properly.

... unless it's not charging properly.
Bingo!

I really need to take care of this problem now soon. I jumped the car and let it run a little and it died while still in the alley. Gah. And I live in the alley. :)

I need warm weather!