PLATA Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Mine has a plug and is not connected to the radiator, is this OK, the info I came across goes all over the board. Some gurus say that is not OK, that it may create internal issues, some other gurus say that it is OK to plug. Please advice. Thanks Edited February 9, 2013 by PLATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfritts911 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 It may not cause any real problems, but the steam vent lets the hot air pockets at the top of the heads. So blocking it off could possibly leave hot pockets at the top of the heads causing detonation. Will you ever see this in the real world? Maybe, maybe not. If you can I would try and splice it into the upper radiator hose or the radiator if yours has a spot for it. -Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) She runs fine, there is no detonation/knocking felt . This is my radiator , tips on what to use to make a connector are welcome. Edited February 9, 2013 by PLATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) The factory put then there for a reason and with all the debate I hooked up the vents. Cut the upper radiator hose and unsert a splice to tee in the vent. Seems to be what most do. This is like the heater line looped or blocked debate and I havent found more than speculation to answer that one either. Edited February 9, 2013 by heavy85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 ^^^^ any pictures on your hose/insert.....that will help thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfritts911 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1247936-radiator-hose-t-steam-line-part-number.html That shows several options. I used a radiator out of an 80s or early 90s Chevy G10 van with a V6 and it has a fitting for the steam vent so it worked out nicely. -Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 JTR sells a fitting specifically for the vent tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 ^^^^ thanks for tips guys,,,,,,,this is the time to do these mods while she is at rest and away from salty roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 I just got this T adapter >> in order to reconnect the steam tube that is plug back to the coolant system, It will be connected to the return heater hose . Much debate on this , so decided to play it safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Havent had mine hooked up for a while. But i did tie it into the heater core line until the heater core started leaking. never had any problem with it either way tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I just got this T adapter >> 488466.jpg in order to reconnect the steam tube that is plug back to the coolant system, It will be connected to the return heater hose . Much debate on this , so decided to play it safe I connected mine on the return line to the radiator as shown in the picture below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 My setup is the same as above. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Here is my setup >>>>> I connected the vent tube from the block to the heater return hose to the water pump, the tube that is inside the intake is bypassed , from what I have read this is OK Edited June 27, 2013 by PLATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shupee Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Do not splice any of your hoses--- drill and tap the flat spot on your water pump for a 1/8 NPT 90* fitting and connect it there. here's a pic for reference Edited June 27, 2013 by shupee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 ^^^^ thanks for the response, that is a very popular mod for this, but I went the easy and practical avenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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