Heater fitting in Block Broken

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Sep 20, 2007 | 01:03 AM

CATFORD

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Heater fitting in Block Broken

Hi All,

I was replacing my Heater Hoses today and when removing the hose connecting to the block I ended up snapping the fitting that comes out of the block....I was wondering what I can do to fix it....as it has broken off pretty much level with the block!!!!

I was thinking drilling it out and then tapping a new thread for a fitting to go in that same spot!!!

Hope you can help!!!!
Cheers Rory!!!

Sep 20, 2007 | 01:12 AM

Mil1ion

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It is made of aluminium

Take a spade style chisel and make a slice the length of it.

Then Yank it out with vise grips.

Must be a 351m/400

Sep 20, 2007 | 01:34 AM

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Cheers Mate!

After I remove it do I just buy a replacement and screw it back in...???

If so thats awesome!!!

Thanks again!!!

Sep 20, 2007 | 02:23 AM

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Just got it out then...thanks for the tip....I was wondering when you knock the new one in do you have to put any sealant around the outside....and what is the best technique to knock the new one in!

thanks again for yur help mate!!!

Sep 20, 2007 | 10:56 AM

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Yes you can buy a replacement at any parts store.

I put a film of gasket goo (I use copper coat) in the area that gets inserted into the hole.

Use a reasonable size piece of hardwood with hammer to install.