Rb25 Top Radiator Hose Pipe On Inlet Manifold

[works 510]

Guys,

Pritty much brought a rb25det motor package and the pipe which the top radiator house joins onto is very rusted, that rusted im not sure the hose will be able to be clamped on.

Whats the go with it? Is it just a metal sleeve thats just in there? can it be taken out and replaced?

Asking here before I try and take it out and possibly destroying whats left of it?

Pics up later for those who arent sure.

Cheerio

[Craved]

they are sleeved, not sure why nissan did that.

if you can get a fitting turned out of alloy, just get it welded on. - might not even need turning, measure it and see if you can weld on some std tube. 38mm is probably what it is

[grigor]

Yes a metal sleeve is pressed into the aluminium housing.

No way will it just slip out and as suggested, you could try welding a turned aluminium hose barb onto the housing.

Got to make you wonder about the condition of the rest of the engine, Welsch plugs, waterpump, etc etc.........

[works 510]

cheers for the replys.

has had a new waterpump recently and welsh plugs looked ok.

not leaking yet anyway

[NateR31]

mine was kinda rusty, and my motor is fine.

[R33Keaton]

i have the same problem and am unsure what to do ??

[StevenCJR31]

If i had corrosion on an engine like that i would throw on a new pump/thermostat and welshplugs. . .they might look fine from the outside and easier to change while the motor is out

Edited July 14, 2011 by StevenCJR31