damn elbows leaking again

**gotgtp** · 04-15-2012

I've my car for about 5 years now and had to replace the 90 degree elbow above the water pump 3 times already. Is this normal? Is there something that could be causing these to go bad? Any different aftermarket elbows i could buy? I'm getting tired of this damn thing

**Nighthwk12** · 04-15-2012

I just RTV the O-rings now mine would blow after a day at the track everytime.

**QwikGT** · 04-15-2012

the help section elbows theyre smaller and dont fill the gap. go to the dealer and tell them you want the coolant elbows, should be about 20$

**BillBoost37** · 04-16-2012

It's the same thing guys...

I wouldn't RTV them.
And Dorman did have an issue. Call and tell them about the problem. They had a batch or something be wrong and those are lifetime replacements. They should toss you a new set. Then lube the rings.. wiggle that elbow as you tighten the bolts and it should be all set.

**Rico** · 04-16-2012

I had the same problem. Oxidation of the aluminum on the sealing surface. Cleaned it up with 400 grit sand paper and used some silicone plumbers paste on a new elbow. It never leaked again. Well, so far it hasn't. I just jinxed myself.