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Oil cooler pipes
« on: 22 August 2010, 20:06:15 »
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 ::)
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Re: Oil cooler pipes
« Reply #1 on: 22 August 2010, 20:08:35 »
at least now you have less rust on the chassis  ;D ;D
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« Reply #2 on: 22 August 2010, 20:09:12 »
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! :-/
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Re: Oil cooler pipes
« Reply #3 on: 22 August 2010, 20:09:36 »
Look on the plus side, Pete.

Saves a few quid on expensive rustrproofing fluids!   ;)
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Re: Oil cooler pipes
« Reply #4 on: 22 August 2010, 20:10:30 »
Look on the possitibe side Pete.  ::)

It's got an added layer of rust proctection this year.  :o
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Re: Oil cooler pipes
« Reply #5 on: 22 August 2010, 20:10:49 »
EP's patent rust prevention system. ;D

Have you tried your local hydraulic hose makers? They may be able to make some pipes up cheaper than VX prices Pete.
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Re: Oil cooler pipes
« Reply #6 on: 22 August 2010, 20:10:59 »
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Look on the plus side, Pete.

Saves a few quid on expensive rustrproofing fluids!   ;)

Snap  ;D ;D
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« Reply #7 on: 22 August 2010, 20:11:03 »
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Look on the possitibe side Pete.  ::)

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


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« Reply #8 on: 22 August 2010, 20:15:50 »
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!!! :y
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« Reply #9 on: 22 August 2010, 20:15:57 »
I was a bit worried about any bikers that might have come across the mess I made on the way home from Liverpool :(
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« Reply #10 on: 22 August 2010, 20:19:47 »
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EP's patent rust prevention system. ;D

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 :y

I suppose all rubber or stainless braided would last longer ;)
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« Reply #11 on: 22 August 2010, 20:20:09 »
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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!!! :y

definetly worth a call
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« Reply #12 on: 22 August 2010, 20:22:16 »
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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!!! :y

definetly worth a call
Thanks G, i'll give it a go :y
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« Reply #13 on: 22 August 2010, 20:24:24 »
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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!!! :y

definetly worth a call
There's one in Warrington and Manchester so i'll give them a call in the morning :)
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« Reply #14 on: 22 August 2010, 20:33:37 »
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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!!! :y

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.  ::)
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