water connector pipe replacement? for d15b7

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water connector pipe replacement? for d15b7

By 603 jdm
- Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:44 pm #276925 so i have the new water connector pipe for my d15b7. and was wondering in anyone had any tricks on how to replace it? and if i need a new housing gasket in order to complete it?
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By teal_dx
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:51 am #277003 I believe there's an O ring gasket on each end. I've never replaced one with a head or intake manifold on the motor... those things will make it difficult but probably not impossible.
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By 603 jdm
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:49 pm #277037 i meant to add in i have the intake manifold off already. i ordered have both o ring and the pipe i payed about 35 bucks for them off of bkhondaparts.i think i just have to take the two bolts out that go into the block to hold the housing. im changing the thermostat just to be safe and do preventive maintnence also
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By d-mon
- Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:25 pm #277079 there are o-rings on either end. you should replace them both.
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By 603 jdm
- Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:13 am #277134 i got the new pipe and o-rings, i also cleaned out the pcv box that sits near it.
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