While my "quick connect" gently weeps... - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

billschroeder5842 · 04-28-2017

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Originally Posted by garyhugo

Aaron reached down and tried to disconnect the the fitting and it broke off in his hand sending water all over the floor.

YIKES!

A26B · 04-28-2017

I would recommend you remove the entire thermostat housing to replace the nipple. The original nipple is made of pot metal & is fragile with age. Go easy to avoid breaking it off. If in doubt, apply heat to the housing around nipple.
If it does twist off, take it to a competent machine shop for removal & thread chase. DO NOT TRY TO USE AN EASY-OUT. Thermostat housings are rare & expensive.

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: While my "quick connect" gently weeps... I would recommend you remove the entire thermostat housing to replace the nipple. The original nipple is made of pot metal & is fragile with age. Go easy to avoid breaking it off. If in doubt, apply heat to the housing around nipple. If it does twist off, take it to a competent machine shop for removal & thread chase. DO NOT TRY TO USE AN EASY-OUT. Thermostat housings are rare & expensive. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.