coolant elbow broken, will not come out.

[rmcardle3]

I got it done.... thanks....

hell, i hiope i didnt scratch anything... doesnt seem like i did.

awesome forum here.

Did you have to remove any parts in order to fit the new elbows? Were they (the new elbows) flexible enough to be "seated" with out moving parts? Did you have to move the water pump and bolts? I kind of haven't exactly found the second one, yet. Do you recommend replacing both if replacing one?

[JayAz]

For 97/98 models, there is no 2nd elbow, the lower elbow is built into the tensioner pulley housing.

I replaced my tensioner housing and the upper elbow broke as well. I had used a paint can opener to remove the broken piece. The new tensioner housing came with a new elbow with o-rings.

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thu...can_opener.jpg

If anyone wants to make some money, make some aluminum coolant elbows.

[rmcardle3]

Thanks, I have a 2000 GTP. Not sure if I have metal or plastic type, yet. I went to pick up the elbows today. They were both plastic. The dealer says the 2000 only ever had plastic (best he could remember). I will get started tomorrow mourning. I will update then.