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chopper007

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hi all.. need to replace the Lower pipe on my 1999 DSE..

is the Britpart one ok or best avoided ?

if so, anyone recommend one and where to buy ?

thanks
 
It wont matter which you buy although britpart dont have the best name...

Chances are the line will be seized in place. Are you replacing because of perished rubbers leaking as it very easy to just replace the rubber hose and a **** load cheaper..
 
yeah it's leaking.... both ends where it's crimped... my mechanic friend had a look today and said he managed to loosen it, so should come out ok.. which is why i was just going to get him to swap it..
they are pretty cheap, found the Britpart for 20 and a LR one for 30 ..... so just wonded
 
langley said:
It wont matter which you buy although britpart dont have the best name...

Chances are the line will be seized in place. Are you replacing because of perished rubbers leaking as it very easy to just replace the rubber hose and a **** load cheaper..
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Do tell :)

Mine leak and I've epoxied them, but I'd rather do a proper fix. If I can just do the rubber, so much the better!!

Nik
 
NikTheGeek said:
Do tell :)

Mine leak and I've epoxied them, but I'd rather do a proper fix. If I can just do the rubber, so much the better!!

Nik
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If the pipes are not badly rusted you can replace the rubber section, either DIY with jubilee clips or a hydraulic workshop will crimp new sections on.
 
All you need is:

5/8th oil line/ hose (rubber or otherwise) approx 1 m should easily cover it
8x hose clips.

If you wish to do the transmission its 1/2 oil line for the diesel auto

Cut the original sections out of the old line, clean up and de swarf etc.. flush em to clear the inners and then clamp on the new sections.. Simples... An rather cheap...
 
langley said:
All you need is:

5/8th oil line/ hose (rubber or otherwise) approx 1 m should easily cover it
8x hose clips.

If you wish to do the transmission its 1/2 oil line for the diesel auto

Cut the original sections out of the old line, clean up and de swarf etc.. flush em to clear the inners and then clamp on the new sections.. Simples... An rather cheap...
Click to expand...

and if you're doing the transmission cooler pipes, then relocate the rad so you can have fog lamps ;-)
 
Why would you do that, its crammed in as it is... An your adding more electrics to the car to go wrong... Sadist
 
Oooh intrigued.

Where did you stick it??

Was tempted to move mine, but ive used up rather alot of space with my intercooler.....
 
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langley said:
All you need is:

5/8th oil line/ hose (rubber or otherwise) approx 1 m should easily cover it
8x hose clips.

If you wish to do the transmission its 1/2 oil line for the diesel auto

Cut the original sections out of the old line, clean up and de swarf etc.. flush em to clear the inners and then clamp on the new sections.. Simples... An rather cheap...
Click to expand...

I was planning to do this at the weekend. How do I flush them to clear the insides? (without taking them off the car - which is actually what I'm trying to avoid doing in the first place!!)

tnx

Nik
 
well.. the news is in...

going to have to be a NEW cooler too...
any thoughts on best place to buy ? avoid Britpart ? or what ?

cheers
 
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