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Re: help with GM heater hose fittings
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/26/2003

Hi Martin,

Even in truck applications, the metalurgy has changed in these fittings. The original had a dull gray appearance which we all know is of the pot metal type material. This material is very brittle and decomposes when subjected to thermal-cycling al... Login to read more.