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It may be a problem as it is on the outside and the inside so the JB Weld would be exposed constantly to the coolant....I do have a spare coolant pipe which is in very good condition...so looks like....that is the way to go....

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So the learning experience continues.....here is a pic with the JB removed from a few minutes ago....I was under the impression that when cured....it would hard as a rock...I was wrong.. just used a simple pick and it is now removed....this is the hole....in
Pic #1....
This is the spare in Pic #2.... that I just cleaned up again and it is the exact location as the pipe with the hole in it....I know....I know...use the spare....but how else do you learn without trying....I'm still determined to get the original in working order...but will end up using the spare....[emoji16][emoji16]Attachment 15187Attachment 15188

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Spare coolant pipe prepped.... painted....and ready for service...
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Its been a fun few days recently.... had trouble getting the last piston in one of the calipers lastnight...and destroyed a spreader tool in the process....more later on that...
Today I intended to remove the AC evaporator...with the intention to replace if necessary....but I lucked out when I removed the blower fan and could see inside...no major dirt or obstructions to be seen....the camera got a few great views...I just might run a sweeper in there lightly against the fins to remove any real fine particles....this was major to say the least....a big time saver with another ongoing project....
Just need to get some replacement hoses from the heater core....tank etc...while it is apart....today definitely made up for lastnight... plus calipers are resprayed and finished....:):)
Pic #1...tank removed....like everywhere else on the car....a good cleaning is necessary....
Pic #2...glad I checked the evaporator without removing the brace first...lol....that would have been totally unnecessary...
Pic #3...first peak at the evaporator.. was I pleasantly surprised....
Pic #4...put the camera further inside and have a great pic of the evaporator....no major dirt or obstructions....:):)
Pic #5...and surprise....fan is really clean....no major dirt or any debris... but still will be completely cleaned...
Pic #6...part of the frame on the RS...needs and will be repainted.... looks like some type of leak was present at one time or another....Attachment 15201Attachment 15202Attachment 15203Attachment 15204Attachment 15205Attachment 15206

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Front brake calipers are rebuilt with new rebuild kit and new pistons... Russell speed bleeders and Hawk brake pads....
had a tough time lastnight as previously mentioned....and broke the piston spreader tool....totally frustrated to say the least...then my wife checks out the last piston today and in a matter of minutes pulls a MacGyver and the final piston is seated... no spreader tool needed....lol
Another item completed....:):)
Pic #1...done....
Pic #2...new kit and new pistons...
Pic #3...did a respray today after last night's episode...
Pic #4...one done...
Pic #5...finally another job completed...glad this one is finished...Attachment 15207Attachment 15208Attachment 15209Attachment 15210Attachment 15211

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Tom you have the right kind of wife! Mine wouldn't have a clue! --Bob

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Thanks Bob.....
I am very fortunate to have her.:)....especially with 2 projects going on.....she just hopes I get them done before we turn 90....lol hopefully by this Summer...they will both be up and running.... she has also helped me on numerous occasions, she really made my day =D> when we got the last piston to seat....:):)

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Finally after a few months of trying to remove the thermostat housing from the hoses....did it occur to me that once the heater core hoses were removed that the entire hose assembly with the thermostat housing still attached...could be completely removed from the engine compartment...and then clamped into the vise for further operation....
Has anyone replaced or have had new hoses made in Pic #1....if so where did you get this done???....thanks for any info....
Pic #1...hose assembly laid out... can't find replacement assembly... anyone have any info????
Pic #2...sometimes you just have to do things the unconventional way...
Pic #3... talk about some corrosion...here...
Pic #4....and here...
Pic #5....and plenty here...Attachment 15215Attachment 15216Attachment 15217Attachment 15218Attachment 15219

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Wow! And then some for sure!

I do not have any answers for you about the hoses, but Jerry has the new improved connector you should consider.

https://www.jerrysgaskets.com/nipple...urn-90-95-7c4/



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Thanks Craig....I already have 2 of them in stock....one from Jerry's and another from the parts store...

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