SS Line Connector

[david-b]

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.

[JoeShmoe]

What do you want to clamp Dave?

[SilvrEclipse]

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.

[david-b]

Originally Posted by david-b

...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.

[david-b]

Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

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.

[SilvrEclipse]

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?

[JoeShmoe]

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

[david-b]

Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

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.

[SilvrEclipse]

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

[david-b]

Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

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.

[SilvrEclipse]

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

[david-b]

Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

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

[SilvrEclipse]

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

[david-b]

Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

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.

[SilvrEclipse]

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