Help, in the middle of PI cams/intake swap

sa96vertgt · July 11th, 2007, 08:50 AM

I have a '96 GT and have the engine all tore down and am ready to take out the cams. I ordered a new PI coolant tube from Randy @ Modular Depot, but when I try to install it, it won't fit over the metal tube that is pressed into the back of the water pump. It came with a new nipple but that doesn't seem to help. Has anyone else ran into this problem? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks,
Steve

crash8212 · July 11th, 2007, 11:51 PM

I ordered mine directly from a dealership and didn't have any problems. I bought a PI nipple just incase (some 98's have the PI nipple already) because I didn't want to make another trip or wait another day. Its still sitting in my garage in the package.

DragonFreak · July 12th, 2007, 02:05 AM

did you take the old nipple out before useing the new nipple?

97gtstang · July 13th, 2007, 02:07 AM

yup i ran into that problem, and had to get the car back up and running, so i just bypassed the heater core...but id suggest not doing that. You have to remove the old nipple, then you can put the new one in.

kennyGT · July 13th, 2007, 02:32 PM

man i cant remember where i saw it but there were ppl taking a coolant hose and using that around the nipple area and clamping it. if ur in a bad way with that now that might be a option

AnglicoGT98 · July 13th, 2007, 03:38 PM

Yeah I've heard of people doing that also with the hose and clamps. Doesn't sound like it would be a problem. As long as there isn't a kink it it to restrict the flow. But give Randy a call...I've delt with him a few times on getting stuff for my PI swap and he could probably help you out. But I guess whatever works.

sa96vertgt · July 16th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the replies! Me and my brother pounded on the old nipple and it finally went through. The new nipple just fits right in there. Back on track now!

July 11th, 2007, 08:50 AM	#1
sa96vertgt Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help, in the middle of PI cams/intake swap I have a '96 GT and have the engine all tore down and am ready to take out the cams. I ordered a new PI coolant tube from Randy @ Modular Depot, but when I try to install it, it won't fit over the metal tube that is pressed into the back of the water pump. It came with a new nipple but that doesn't seem to help. Has anyone else ran into this problem? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks, Steve __________________ 1996 GT Vert 5spd Sub-frame Connectors, everything else is stock

July 13th, 2007, 02:07 AM	#4
97gtstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 reviews	yup i ran into that problem, and had to get the car back up and running, so i just bypassed the heater core...but id suggest not doing that. You have to remove the old nipple, then you can put the new one in. __________________ 07 Roush Fastback Package 93 2.3 LX project car! They all think it has a 5.0 ... n00bs

July 13th, 2007, 02:32 PM	#5
kennyGT Enthusiast 2001 mustang GT 12.90@109.07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kissimmee, florida Posts: 864 iTrader: 0 reviews	man i cant remember where i saw it but there were ppl taking a coolant hose and using that around the nipple area and clamping it. if ur in a bad way with that now that might be a option __________________ 88 LX automatic-non stroked 302 with iron heads 01 GT manual-h-pipe bullets dumped-125shot 97 GT automatic-SOLD

July 13th, 2007, 03:38 PM	#6
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yeah I've heard of people doing that also with the hose and clamps. Doesn't sound like it would be a problem. As long as there isn't a kink it it to restrict the flow. But give Randy a call...I've delt with him a few times on getting stuff for my PI swap and he could probably help you out. But I guess whatever works. __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

July 16th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#7
sa96vertgt Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the replies! Me and my brother pounded on the old nipple and it finally went through. The new nipple just fits right in there. Back on track now! __________________ 1996 GT Vert 5spd Sub-frame Connectors, everything else is stock

July 11th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#2
crash8212 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ordered mine directly from a dealership and didn't have any problems. I bought a PI nipple just incase (some 98's have the PI nipple already) because I didn't want to make another trip or wait another day. Its still sitting in my garage in the package.

July 12th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#3
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 418 iTrader: 0 reviews	did you take the old nipple out before useing the new nipple?

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