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Old 04-09-2007, 03:54 PM
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I'm having some trouble with the coolant tube I got through Ford (I double checked the part number and it's for the right application). When I connect it to the nipple on the backside of the water pump in the vally and lay it down, it sticks out 3 inches past the back of the head...? I know it bolts to the back of the driver's side head, but it just doesn't look right. Does anyone have a picture of theirs? Or any info? Thanks...
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Old 04-09-2007, 04:57 PM
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Bump... I can't even fit my inatke manifold on. I think there's a problem with the tube. The first bend closest to the water pump is back too far. What about cutting the water pump nipple? Anybody have an idea on what's going on here?!?!
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Old 04-09-2007, 05:34 PM
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Dude i know i had to replace mine but i dont remember having any problems w/ it. If you think you can cut it and it will be alright do that.
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Old 04-09-2007, 06:06 PM
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it sticks out 3 inches past the back of the head...?
Just cut it!
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Old 04-09-2007, 06:08 PM
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the part i got from ford was too long too, or the water pump nipple was too long, either/or i "custom" made one, ill post a pic......
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Old 04-09-2007, 06:35 PM
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I was just informed that I was suppsed to replace the water pump nipple. Whoops. I just cut each about half an inch. It works fine now. Thanks guys! ... Almost done with this damn swap!!!
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Old 04-09-2007, 06:37 PM
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well, just for $hits and giggles.... http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=DSCN0109.jpg
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That's awesome.
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hey, it works.......got me out of a pinch too
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I'm not knocking it, I'm glad to see that someone is thinking.
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