[s-cars] S6 puked its coolant

[manuelsanchez at starpower.net]

Riff,

I agree with Wayne's recommendation in the "while you are in there" reasoning. A few months ago I replaced many of these same parts with the OEM plastic parts. Afterward I heard that some of the same parts were available in metal from the 200 models. I'm not sure if all of them are but it's worth checking.  I am fairly certain that the "L" shaped fitting sticking out of the block is available in metal, I'd wager 50/50 odds on the infamous "T" fitting being available in metal.  I believe the thermostat housing is metal from the earlier (200) cars, my 95.5 has a plastic thermostat housing. I don't think the heater control valve is available in metal though.

The L  and T fittings have "O" rings that you need to order separately.

Sorry I don't have all the other P/N's handy.

Good Luck.

-manny
95.5 UrS6 Avant




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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:15:25 -0800
From: "Wayne Dohnal" <wd42 at hevanet.com>
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I'd recommend that you also replace the plastic fitting that connects the
heater hose to the back of the block, on the other end of the hose from the
'T' fitting.  My 'T' fitting failed 10 months ago.  When I ordered one from
Scott at SJM he talked me into also replacing the block fitting.  I was
reluctant but later thankful because the darn thing just fell apart when I
tried to remove it.  The cost for both parts was about $19 at that time.

Wayne Dohnal
1994 S4