Hello all,
Further to the coolant drain tap leak, I have an original drain tap here
that would be fine if the little tension spring at the end (that maintains
the required tension to keep the tapered male barrel tight into the female
tap body) wasn't rotted away. I've been looking for a small steel tension
spring to replace it with no luck so far. It's this tension spring that
keeps these assemblies from leakiong.
Any suggestions?
Rich Chrysler
>
> As many of you know, I just about have my restoration complete.
> However, I encountered a problem this week that I have yet to solve.
> The water drain tap (not the heater valve) begins to leak when I get
> to about 165 degrees. Slow drip at first and then more rapid. Coolant
> all over the garage floor!
>
> I was using the original drain tap, so I ordered a new one to try. It
> leaks also!!!!
>
> Have others of you encountered this? What suggestions do you have for
> fixing this. I can take it out and give the end a whack with a punch
> to try to "set" it in the valve. It is not easy to get to as it is
> behind the exhaust headers, heat shield and carbs. I did find that I
> can approach it from the front of the car.
>
> I need help!!!
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 in restoration
> 1959 Bugeye
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