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Can't find a M16x1.5 turbo coolant fitting.

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Old 02-21-2009, 10:31 PM
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Default Can't find a M16x1.5 turbo coolant fitting.

I'm trying to find two M16x1.5 water coolant fittings for my T3 turbo. I don't care if they're a banjo bolt assembly or just fittings. The only type I've found have an AN fitting on the other end and I just want to be able to slip the hose on, not create a whole AN hose assembly.

I never thought it would be so difficult finding these fittings. Any suggestions?
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Old 02-22-2009, 03:39 AM
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You may have to use a fitting that is 16X1.5 to -6 male. You can add a pair of -6 90's and then just slip your hoses on the end without using the compression collar. Just use a hose clamp. No braided hose needed.




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Why not just use An fittings on the turbo side of the coolant lines and just hose clamp the braided line on the block side?
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Check out my post in here for another water line option. This is my favorite way to go.
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t31579/
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AN PLUMBING.COM Earls performance products, Hose ends Hose,Adapters, fittings
They sell adapters here. Order everything you'll ever need from him at one time otherwise constant reorders will screw you in shipping.
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Thanks for all the tips. I ended up getting what I needed from Earl's.
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Originally Posted by Ric Herber
Thanks for all the tips. I ended up getting what I needed from Earl's.
Earl's the ****! Love those fittings.
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