[alfa] Re: any help finding Berlina T fitting

[Jon Pike <jhpike@xxxxxxx>]

> On my 1969 1750 Berlina, there is a plastic t-fitting that connects a 
> > heater hose to another hose, near the firewall on the (US) passenger 
> > side. When it sprung a pinhole leak not too long ago, I feared it may 
> > be one of those "obscure" parts that I couldn't find. Called IAP 
> > today -- no luck. Thinking I'm going to have to try and repair it, or 
> > perhaps retrofit a metal t-fitting or have one made. Any ideas of 
> > finding a replacement or retrofitting one would be appreciated, 
> > because if I take it to see Oscar, it's going to be $500   
> > Thanks in advance,
> > James
Been a long time since I've climbed around under a 69 Berlina.. (my 
first Alfa!)  and never had to mess with the heating system.  But, I had 
a thought.. you might try the copper pipe section of your local hardware 
store to see if the hose used might fit tight enough on a standard size 
of something...  Haven't measured anything but I was looking at a Spider 
one recently,  and perhaps 3/8" might just do it..

A standard slip fitting, and short pieces of pipe soldered in it..  Or, 
maybe just the OD of the slip fitting might just do it for the hose 
ID..  Three hose clamps, and you're on your way!

Worth a try..  hope something does fit!

Jon
77 Spider
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