Series 3 Denmark to Amsterdam breakdown

I've broken a number 3 injector pipe for my series 3 diesel while driving between Northern Denmark to Amsterdam. I only had a spare number 2 pipe so have bent it to fit.

It seems to run but I'm not sure it is a fix that will last.

Does anyone know if I can drive 6 hours on this and if there is a supplier in the region? Maybe somewhere around Hamburg. Google is just giving me the dealerships and they don't seem helpful with these older models.

I'm not setting out with a complete set of spare ones on future.

A couple of members in Holland may be able to help.
Have a look in the “international rescue” section and view map.
They may be able to help with local knowledge.

@mark-d
May be able to help?

@Stretch might know of a supplier.

The pipes can be made up, they are just like larger brake pipes, you may be able to get one made. If the old one has broken at the flare you may be able to get a new flare put on it. A good place to go is a truck / diesel repair agent, agricultural engineers or boat yard as they should be able to make up the pipes on site also hydraulic specialists. There are millions of tractors and forklifts in service that use the same type of pipe and they are usually "while you wait" fixes as they are working vehicles.
I suspect Holland is too developed, if you were in India the nearest workshop could make one in 10 mins!

My old 109 had copper injector pipes when I got it around 21 yrs ago, sold it after 4 or 5 yrs still with them on.

IIRC all of the pipes are the same length, just bent differently. This is so that the pump timing is correct, I think! So as long as it's not leaking and not stressed it should be fine.

I had one break at the point where it enters the injector, whilst on holiday. The AA guy cut the end off and put an olive on it. And it was fine for the next few days, I replaced the pipe when I got home.

Olive is a good idea, since they usually break at the injector that's useful spare to carry.

Bern said:

IIRC all of the pipes are the same length, just bent differently. This is so that the pump timing is correct, I think! So as long as it's not leaking and not stressed it should be fine.

I had one break at the point where it enters the injector, whilst on holiday. The AA guy cut the end off and put an olive on it. And it was fine for the next few days, I replaced the pipe when I got home.

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you are correct they are all of equal length,to ensure each injector has the same timing

Hi! Olsver,
Not on the recovery map so maybe to late but one can never know.

There are some shops over here who can help see picture

Good luck and save travels!