Subject	I'm not sure there is much you can do about the pitting.
Posted by	MixManMash on July 03, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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In Reply To	How do you Recondition Al Coolant Water Outlet Pipe? posted by OverZealous (CT) on July 03, 2017 at 11:22 AM
Message	It's usually the pitting that causes the leaks at the rubber hoses. Maybe see if there is some sort of filler you can bond and smooth out on the pitting? Most folks I have talked to just replace the pipes.
Follow Ups	How do you Recondition Al Coolant Water Outlet Pipe? - OverZealous (CT) 11:22:19 07/03/17 I'm not sure there is much you can do about the pitting. - MixManMash 12:43:44 07/03/17 If your rubber hoses are old and hard that - doug8867 13:38:57 07/03/17 For numerious cars I've used some 180 grit or so sandpaper - jzack 12:52:55 07/04/17 Cut off the pitted part where the hose sits then TIG on new - xpwarrior 19:44:32 07/04/17
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