Author	Subject: thermostat housing outlet pipe
hitman_ Newbie Location: Devon, Blazing it up Registered: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 30 Status: Offline	Post #1 Hi just fitted a new thermostat plastic housing pipe to my beloved gold gti-6 but when i come to fit the top rad pipe in it, it does not want to go in as if the 90 degree bend seems slightly too small or the rad pipe too long was gonna cut off the metal lip on the pipe to make it fit any ideas guys many thanks.. ?????????
Posted 20th Sep 2009 at 16:38 Profile

stan_306gti6 Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline	Post #2 Try lubing the metal lip part of the pipe, it will slowly slide in. Also, a good idea is to use a new "o-ring" on the end of the pipe to seal it. Stan. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft" Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone
Posted 20th Sep 2009 at 20:24 Profile

hitman_ Newbie Location: Devon, Blazing it up Registered: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 30 Status: Offline	Post #3 Hi, lubed it up slipped in like a dream, Many thanks
Posted 21st Sep 2009 at 23:17 Profile

buzzbrightyear Seasoned Pro Location: hiding all receipts for car Registered: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 11,901 Status: Offline	Post #4 hitman_ wrote: Hi, lubed it up slipped in like a dream, Many thanks feels nice doesnt it!! ________________________________________ andrew315rawson@live.co.uk Moonstone phase 7 gti6 My Project thread: http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=119992&page=1
Posted 22nd Sep 2009 at 01:17 Profile

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