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Opinions needed - should I replace the metal coolant elbow with a new one?
In the middle of a head gasket job and replacing crusty things along the way. The coolant pipe that goes into the intake manifold is disgustingly rusty inside. Been on the maybe list for a while and wondering if I should just go for it. It's not cheap for what it is, like $200, hence the waffling back and forth.
If it's not leaking and there are no obvious thin spots I would continue to use what I had.
If there are obvious thin spots then I would consider taking the piece to an exhaust shop. Good chance they could weld you a new piece of pipe to the original flange. Or weld it up yourself if you have the capability.
Opinions needed - should I replace the metal coolant elbow with a new one?
