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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 12:48 PM
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I have coolant leaking from the threaded metal connector piece of my 2000 dodge durango 4.7 what is this part called please help

 
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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 02:38 PM
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I have coolant leaking from the threaded metal connector piece of my 2000 dodge durango 4.7 what is this part called please help

That's the upper radiator hose connection on the timing cover. Will have to check on mine but don't think its threaded...I'll pop the hood on my '00 in a few and get back to you...
 
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That would be greatly appreciated thanks
 
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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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That would be greatly appreciated thanks

Here you go. You might be able to unscrew it but mine came attached to the timing cover
 
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I will try to unscrew it and put some pipe dope or teflon on it thanks
 
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Don't over-tighten it, might crack the housing it goes into.... then you have a real problem.
 
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