gravityflyer Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi all, I've got a rookie mechanical question for you... What is this connector called? [NOTE: This isn't my vehicle and I only Googled this image for purposes of this post.] It connects the outbound water from the engine block to the heater core behind firewall. The reason I ask is because (1) I'm new to cars and learning as I continue to work on my project and (2) I'm getting ready to order new hoses and would like to replace that particular connector. I presume it's common enough to order from AutoZone or Summit? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Why do you want to replace the connector? unless yours is corroded badly. And it's just a 90* fitting, i think 3/4" or 5/8" barbed one side and the other is some thread npt or bpst. You can probably pull it out and head over to a plumbing store and get it. They can at least measure it for you so you know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravityflyer Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thanks BluDestiny! I'll pull it and take it to the store. It's a little corroded, but I figured since I'm replacing the hoses I might as well replace the fitting while I'm at it. Besides, I imagine it probably costs only a dollar or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's probably BSPT but I think that people have found an NPT that works. You might try the local Nissan dealer also. Or Courtesy Nissan, by phone. Some of those old odd parts are still available from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRRTz Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 1/2" NPT will work. You could probably find an adequate replacement at the hardware store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravityflyer Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Awesome, thanks guys! Greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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