I could have made a sleeve I suppose, but figured if the plastic was brittle (twas crumbly) after having been through so many heating/cooling cycles, that it would be risky. Could not have made one beside the road, but the car was very polite and got us home.
Tony
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Stan George <ssgkag@...> wrote:
>
> On 7/13/2012 12:12 PM, Nate wrote:
> > many engines have been ruined when the plastic radiator's top hose
> > connector simply snapped off without any warning..
>
> Somebody (maybe diesel giant) offers a sleeve kit for repairing the
> connector with a metal insert. I was going to repair mine with a metal
> tube I had but eventually just ordered a new one from Auto Haus Arizona
> for about $187. When mine broke, it left enough of a stub to get a hose
> clamp on.
>
> --
> Stan George Portland <<
>
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