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john1320 · **HELP!! Mitsu coolant return-**

Does anyone have or have a way to get a coolant return line for my Mitsu turbo? The old one spewed but I caught it in the driveway before going anywhere. I can't drive until I can source one. I would buy the kit ($110) but I cannot afford it, I just need a good useable return line with all the normal fittings. Let me know or just point me to a solution. I suppose i could make one? Has this been done before?

Thanks

tryingbe · 04-24-2006, 08:12 PM

Junkyard is not an option?

puppet · 04-24-2006, 08:15 PM

Is it just the hose along side the head that blew? ... or those crimp bands?
If so, best fix I found was to get a short section of steam cleaner hose from the parts store. That and a couple hose clamps. This stuff is stiff so you might want to microwave is for 30sec before you attempt to put it on.

john1320 · 04-24-2006, 08:27 PM

Well, had a little prob when I tore it all down. The cartrige fitting broke and had to be tapped out. the turbo is fine- has been recovered and tapped, but the fitting is toast as well as the crimp. I may have luck at the JY, but I have no ride there till who knows when. I can only hope one is kicking around at another member's house...

john1320 · **Sweet!**

Okay- I got a response from Parts Wanted for the return line.
Thanks guys, it's good to have a happy ending!

TurboBaron · 05-03-2006, 08:22 PM

Just bend up some new tube and make the bend with some rubber hose and clamp it good. That's all I did. Cooling system shouldn't go over more than 16psi, a little clamp will work fine. Works good on my car.