'87 5kcstq Turbo Cooling Line

Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN) BSWANN at arinc.com
Mon Mar 19 14:53:06 EST 2001


I will need to attend to the cooling line that goes from the turbo into the
freeze plug on my 5kcstqw, soon, as it is starting to leak.  Dealer price is
around $170 and even with a 20% Q-Club discount, that is rather steep.

I recall seeing some posts awhile back about alternatives.  I have one off
of a turbo I salvaged from junkyard, and it seems that one of these could be
fabricated using the proper compression fitting, and the crimped rubber end
seems like massive overkill that could be taken care of with substantial
hose clamps.  Any BTDT?  Sources for the correct compression fittings and
tubing?  Or, the whole thing for not too much $$?

TIA,

Ben
'875kcstqw @ 150kmi+ and 2Bar boost getting ready for summer long trip and
towing duty.



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