View Full Version : Why can I not make these adapters fit?!
melnjoel
03-26-2018, 04:05 PM
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=83093&d=1522097481https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=83092&d=1522097459
I have spent two days trying to get these adapters on the end of the coolant pipes. I have tried everything I could find on the forums from heat guns to lubricants and I cannot get this adapter on! I am also concerned that when I do, I will not get the connector over the adapter. What am I doing wrong here??! The manual makes it sound so easy! :mad:
wallace18
03-26-2018, 04:21 PM
I have used windex and had no problems. Done it many times.
Mark Dougherty
03-26-2018, 05:50 PM
wd40
that is my weapon of choice
That looks like the adapter that is not used. My kit had two adapters, one shipped inside the other. The inner was not use and that looks like what you have. There should be adapters that fit over the one pictured.
Blwalker105
03-30-2018, 07:55 AM
Throw them away, go to your local auto parts store and buy a couple generic radiator hoses, cut them up to fit your needs and you will be much happier.
Pearldrummer7
03-30-2018, 11:03 AM
That looks like the adapter that is not used. My kit had two adapters, one shipped inside the other. The inner was not use and that looks like what you have. There should be adapters that fit over the one pictured.
This was my experience. Turbo Subaru hoses are 0.5" larger in diameter than NA Subaru hoses if I've read correctly
Mitch Wright
03-30-2018, 11:25 AM
I mixed up a Dawn/water solution.
Frank818
04-06-2018, 08:08 AM
Throw them away, go to your local auto parts store and buy a couple generic radiator hoses, cut them up to fit your needs and you will be much happier.
Absolutely! OR if you want to spend more money buy some quality silicone couplers. I didn't use any of the provided couplers.
melnjoel
04-08-2018, 10:16 PM
Thank you, everyone! You have made my life much easier!