Intake Water Union

[Schendallica]

I could be completely mistaken, I'm still learning, but I've both researched and searched so here goes.

I've been rebuilding my engine (or rather attempting) and while putting on my lower intake manifold I noticed that part of it was broken, not the runners themselves but rather one of the holes you insert screws to attach the lower plenum to the cylinder head. Unfortunately it is also the hole that houses coolant passage that plugs into hose #22210C

This shows the hose I am talking about, Its on the bottom left:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291420/catalog.aspx?F=2211&P=1

This is the coolant passage I am talking about, its #17111G (I need to buy this part again, because now I can't even find it)

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/EPC/291420/catalog.aspx?F=1701&P=1

I was wondering if I would have to buy a new (used) lower plenum or if there was anything else I could do. I want to get my car running, but I want to do it right. Any help is appreciated.

 

[AJ'S 88NA]

What is actually broken? the tube that goes into the lower intake. If it screws in just get a used one. I can't recall if it screws in or is pressed in.

 

[Schendallica]

Its actually the lower plenum itself that broke. The hole that the tube plugs into on the plenum is missing its bottom half. I think I may just need to buy a used lower plenum, but I want to be sure. I'm guessing I can't reroute the hose.

 

[AJ'S 88NA]

Yep the best bet is a salvage yard or in the WTB section. Don't believe it can be rerouted.

 

[87tomanymods]

try lab metal it goes on looking like bond but when u sand it down it looks just like aluminum it pretty damn strong to just google lab metal it will direct you to eastwood an authorized dealer

 

[jdub]

If the stock fitting is broken off in the hole, just drill it out and tap for a 1/8" NPT nipple fitting to fit the hose. If the metal surrounding the hole is broken half off, you're stuck with getting a new lower intake.

 

[Schendallica]

Thanks for your help guys, its much appreciated. Looks like I'll be buying a new lower plenum.

Thanks again

 

[rj_conerly]

i got a lower intake with the fitting and everything from a 90 n/a if you want pm me and i'll get you some pics and we can work out all the details.