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[Elite Pete]

A few months ago I noticed the oil cooler pipes on my diesel were rotten and oil was weaping from them so as a temporary measure I cut them and sheathed them in a rubber pipe using jubilee clips at each end. Well the temp repair let go yesterday making a right mess. Ive spent this afternoon removing the alternator, power steering pump, battery and tray to get the old pipes out but unfortunately the new secondhand pipes I have bought are different so won't fit Looks like its £120 for the Vauxhall ones as we're supposed to be going away this week, sods law



What a mess its made

[Gaffers]

at least now you have less rust on the chassis 

[aaronjb]

Rather a mess indeed.. I think this is a job I need to do on mine, too (based on where I see wetness while peering down from the top with a torch).

When you do the job, you couldn't stop and take a few pics of the pipe routing etc, could you?

Not looking forward to the bill, though, if the only option is VX ones! :-/

[hotel21]

Look on the plus side, Pete.

Saves a few quid on expensive rustrproofing fluids!   

[Mr Skrunts]

Look on the possitibe side Pete. 

It's got an added layer of rust proctection this year. 

[CaptainZok]

EP's patent rust prevention system.

Have you tried your local hydraulic hose makers? They may be able to make some pipes up cheaper than VX prices Pete.

[Mr Skrunts]

Look on the plus side, Pete.

Saves a few quid on expensive rustrproofing fluids!   

Snap 

[hotel21]

Look on the possitibe side Pete. 

It's got an added layer of rust proctection this year. 

 

 

 

[Omegatoy]

Pete, look up pirtek in your local yellow pages when you have the pipes off take them complete to a pirtek fitter (they are usually mobile unless there is a depot near you)he will make new ones for you!! and i bet the price is a lot lees than vauxhall if you offer him cash!!!

[Elite Pete]

I was a bit worried about any bikers that might have come across the mess I made on the way home from Liverpool

[Elite Pete]

EP's patent rust prevention system.

Have you tried your local hydraulic hose makers? They may be able to make some pipes up cheaper than VX prices Pete.

I'll have a look tomorrow

I suppose all rubber or stainless braided would last longer

[Omegatoy]

Pete, look up pirtek in your local yellow pages when you have the pipes off take them complete to a pirtek fitter (they are usually mobile unless there is a depot near you)he will make new ones for you!! and i bet the price is a lot lees than vauxhall if you offer him cash!!!

definetly worth a call

[Elite Pete]

Pete, look up pirtek in your local yellow pages when you have the pipes off take them complete to a pirtek fitter (they are usually mobile unless there is a depot near you)he will make new ones for you!! and i bet the price is a lot lees than vauxhall if you offer him cash!!!

definetly worth a call

Thanks G, i'll give it a go

[Elite Pete]

Pete, look up pirtek in your local yellow pages when you have the pipes off take them complete to a pirtek fitter (they are usually mobile unless there is a depot near you)he will make new ones for you!! and i bet the price is a lot lees than vauxhall if you offer him cash!!!

definetly worth a call

There's one in Warrington and Manchester so i'll give them a call in the morning

[Mr Skrunts]

Pete, look up pirtek in your local yellow pages when you have the pipes off take them complete to a pirtek fitter (they are usually mobile unless there is a depot near you)he will make new ones for you!! and i bet the price is a lot lees than vauxhall if you offer him cash!!!

definetly worth a call

There's one in Warrington and Manchester so i'll give them a call in the morning

Look up hydraulic pipes in the yellow pages.  Generally a few sevices locally, I used one when my Power steering pipe split on my Camaro.  Took the old one, made me an identical one and pressure tested it to 3000psi.

£3/4 cash in hand as the boss was out.