I am trying to find information on removing the left side norma connector and replacing the plastic "T" with a metal "T" eliminating the norma connector. I have used the pipe/hose + clamps on the right side to remove the norma connector on that side. My local home depot has PEX brass reducing "T"'s in 3/4"X3/4"X1/2" and 1"X1"x1/2". I saw one reference on the forum where a member used a T reducer purchase at Lowes. Has anyone had long term success using this type of replacement? Any hints or suggestions?
Thanks,

 

Not sure if we are talking about the same "T", but maybe this thread will help. I was unable to find a suitable size in the plumbing department so had one made up.


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-hose-145013/

 

That is the perfect reference, thank you. I can't imagine finding someone to fabricate your part for me but a few questions. Do you happen to have the specs for the "T" that was made? The PEX "T" that I purchased from Home Depot labeled 1" X 1" X 1/2 " has the following dimensions: OD of horizontal arms is 21.6mm; OD of vertical is 11.8mm ; length of horizontal total is 61mm each arm is 21mm. So the horizontal OD is pretty close to 7/8". I hope these dimensions will be close enough to yours to work.

Thanks again,

 

I doubt I still have them (car was sold some years ago) but I will look thru my old notes. I will answer back here if I find it. I have added pictures of what I think was the original part that connected to all the maze of Jag hoses and connectors in case that helps. The Ford part number on the side is XW93 18A568-B. My simple T solution eliminated all of that for use with standard hose clamps.

 

if i remember right it's been a while since i did these..cut the norma off then get a 3/4 x 3/4 bridge some hose and another 3/4 x 3/4 with a 3/8 tee piece on it from autozone