Aluminum coolant outlet from ZZP

[LilRedLtz]

My coolant outlet started to leak pretty bad and upon inspection it had broken under the hose going to the radiator. I searched online and found plenty of plastic OEM replacements and almost bought one and decided to check ZZP since I had bought several other items from them! I was so happy I did because they show an aluminum water outlet as a new Item and I bought it immediately! I installed it today and had no issues at all, it was perfect! Here is the link for anyone who may need it.

1.4L Aluminum Coolant Outlet Kit

This is a replacement aluminum coolant outlet for your 1.4L powered vehicle. The stock coolant outlet is made of plastic, which after time can get brittle and crack. This coolant elbow is the first part to fail in the 1.4's cooling system and can lead to coolant leaking out and possibly an...

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[melk]

Nice thank you for the pictures

Will definitely be swapping this out at some point!

 

[LilRedLtz]

 

[MarkHarder]

Did you torque the bolts to OEM spec...71 ft. lbs.? Or tighter, like 80 or 85 ft. lbs.?

 

[LilRedLtz]

It would be 71 inch lbs or 8 NM. I'm pretty sure 71 Foot Lbs would strip the head and or break the bolts.

 

[MarkHarder]

Sorry...typo. So 71 in. lbs. it is. Thanks.

 

[macdiesel]

You can find the one zzp is buying in bulk from MitZone about $20 cheaper on eBay and/or amazon

 

[LilRedLtz]

Thx for the info! A little late for me now but hope it helps someone else!

 

[Scumbagsleeper]

Gotta get me one of those!

 

[SoCalRs]

Man mit zone would had been my black Friday deal , this is the 2nd one I am replacing I just bought the zzp alum / mitzone one . The first time it cracked at the bottom hose now it's leaking from the rear heater hose outlet .

 

[efaily]

Where did all the plastic go that broke off the stock coolant outlet?

 

[wirebrain]

Amazon has the same Aluminum outlet for $29.59