Citydude
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Well, if your an Elmers fan, this makes sense.
Radiator hose "snapped"
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Well, if your an Elmers fan, this makes sense.
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It's plastic likely HDPE - I like FordMassey's idea too using the drain plug if its big enough to support the flow?
Looks like a 1/2 or 3/4" line? And yes a radiator shop is the first stop I agree. $1K is a lot - check Kioti too - they made this model correct? Is it a cab model with AC/Heat and is this line for the heat?
Looks like a 1/2 or 3/4" line? And yes a radiator shop is the first stop I agree. $1K is a lot - check Kioti too - they made this model correct? Is it a cab model with AC/Heat and is this line for the heat?
kevin37b
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I got it smartass .
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Definitely an option worth looking into, thanks for the suggestion.
No cab, no heat....didn't follow the line all the way through, but I'm guessing just into the block.
No cab, no heat....didn't follow the line all the way through, but I'm guessing just into the block.
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Check with your dealer or mechanic for the purpose of that line/connection as it would seem to be a recirc or heater line feed.
If not needed, then get the port and pipe removed and plugged both sides.
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Yeah, for $1K I think I would be looking at the drill/tap/fitting option that includes a high grade epoxy surrounding it.
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The lower tank is structural fiber and not repairable
This is what I was thinking too. It's not just plain old plastic like some stated. It also has to hold roughly 10-15psi.
crashz
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Can you replace the lower tank only? That might be the best compromise.
$1000 is a lot of dough, but the replacement is easy and risk is low. Making some questionable repair could get costly in a hurry and could risk killing your engine. Stupid things have a way of snowballing into disasters.
$1000 is a lot of dough, but the replacement is easy and risk is low. Making some questionable repair could get costly in a hurry and could risk killing your engine. Stupid things have a way of snowballing into disasters.
flyerdan
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I think what I'd do is rough the area up around the hole and the broken part, then clean everything good. Superglue the part back in, just to hold it in the right position, and then layer some fiberglass cloth and resin around the area, going up the outlet to where the hose ends. About three layers worth, and maybe figure out a shield to keep stuff away in the future.