Kalohe

Please help.... my IACV-AAC Valve leaking coolant from the 90 degree pipe that's on the right side. Is this pipe replaceable? or can I just plug it with JB Weld... I don't have $220 to buy a new one, and I'm trying to sell it. Any suggestions..?

jwmaxse

iTrader: (1)

Is the pipe even broken? Just take it off and put gasket maker around the edge and put it back on and torque it down. It's probably just a bad seal.

Kalohe

The pipe isn't broken. The hole is on the underside of the elbow near the corner, about the size of a pen head. It looks like it might be removable, because there is a seam where it meets the valve. It might screw in? My haynes manual doesn't help any. I think I'm gunna try JB Weld, cuz I heard good things about it... besides... I'm lazy and cheep..:-P

92 Max

Is this the "U" shaped thin rubber tube coming out of the AAC towards the front of the car and towards the firewall? I tried to find this coolant hose and couldn't. (Unfortunately I didn't know it carried coolant until I disconnected it). You might be able to get some straight, I believe it's 3/8" coolant hose and replace it with a generous loop in it so it won't kink. It should have hose clamps at either end.

Kalohe

Thanks rosamax and 92 max for your assistance. The JB Weld worked!! I just followed the directions, mixed up a little gob and slimed it on... 16 hours later, I start her up and no leaks...yippie!! :-P