I am hoping someone can direct me on sealing the lower metal drain tube to the head to make sure it does not leak.

I am restoring a 65 Turbo and I am installing the drain tube to the passenger side head and it is not that snug. It fits well but is easily pulled up and pushed down or turned.
I wondered if there is a sealant or process someone recommends for this part that will prevent future leakage.

When I pulled it apart there was a lot of residual oil in this area. The tube is not bent or cracked in any way. Its just not that snug.

Thanks all - Bruce

My drain has two screw clamps, one at each end, the head and the brass(steel?) tubing. Snug and no leaks.

Jim Howell
Current:
‘65 Corsa Turbo Convertible
Previous:
'65 Corsa Turbo Coupe
'62 Monza Coupe
'64 Greenbrier (well that was my Dad's)



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Thanks Jim,
I have the tube and new clamps. My question revolves around the lower metal tube that seats into the passenger side head. My tube there is somewhat loose. I am wondering how others have sealed that junction. This sits below your two clamps and rubber hose.....

Thanks Bruce

Expand the tube!

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That tube should be a Press Fit into the head.
You can try to expand it as Matt says.
Or maybe a small bead of JB-Weld around the edge of it?

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if it is that loose remove it clean the hole and the tube then JB weld the tube surface the is in the head , I have done this and it has worked for years.

Roger R
Madison Wi
62 ct pg turbo
65intercooled 180 4sp,autocrosser
62 Rampy

Thanks fellas - I will do both. I know its a press fit so I will try to seat it better with minor expansion and seal it with the JB.

If using the JB Weld, why bother trying to expand the tube? You might be looking for trouble that way. Just an opinion. Good luck!

Make sure you have the correct parts (is the cylinder head truly a 180 head? is the drain pipe truly an original Corvair turbo pipe?) We have seen homemade pipes and non turbo heads used for these cars. If yes or no, then apply some JB and hope for the best. The pipe just drains oil in volume, not pressure.

I use Permatex #2 to seal this tube. Never had a leak and is removable if ever needed. Expand the tube a little as previously stated then put a nice coat on the tube and press it in.

Dennis
Nashville area