chrysler water tube

["Bob Kinker" <robertkinker@xxxxxxx>]

No, they are not always easy to replace. They get rusted & stuck in place. Their function is to channel cooling water around the cyl. walls. If you are having cooling problems, go ahead & replace it. They are readily available from venders such as Andy Bernbaum. Good luck! 

Bob

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From: Captden30@xxxxxxx

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Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 10:00 AM

Subject: IML: chrysler water tube

i know this does not relate to my 53 imperial, but i have a 54 windsor that is giving me cooling problems. i will have the radiator done and change the cap, but iam wondering about the water tube. if it corrodes, do the rotten parts block the water flow or do they just drop off where they are not a real problem? what exactly does this tube do and if it is not there what are the  associated problems? it seems easy enough to replace looking in the book, but is it really that easy. any help with these questions would be appreciated..dennis  53 custom, 54 windsor