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Based on my experiences I'd recommend checking what you have on there before buying anything. I bought a set of braided hoses and they didn't fit, wrong lengths on some and wrong end fittings on others despite being sold for S2/3 rear drum models like mine. If you go for Goodridge give their technical support people a call to check contents of the kits, I found them very helpful. If you are replacing the solid pipes it might be worth buying a flaring tool and the bits and making them up yourself.
K
K
Its the copper pipes that i wish to change, I have had a quote from Automec for a full set of pipes but the cost of £85.00 was too much for somthing I can make up myself.
Just wondered if anybody knew what the diamater of the pipe was, I think it is 3/16 pipe but not sure.
Thanks all
Pete
Just wondered if anybody knew what the diamater of the pipe was, I think it is 3/16 pipe but not sure.
Thanks all
Pete
3/16 on mine. Link on here may be useful: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=436141
K
K
Is it essential that you change them ?
If they are copper they should at worst have a bit of green surface corrosion - this then seals the metal against further corrosion.
You should be able to just polish this off - then they should be as good as new.
I think you might get a shock with the current copper prices what the materials will cost.
Chris
If they are copper they should at worst have a bit of green surface corrosion - this then seals the metal against further corrosion.
You should be able to just polish this off - then they should be as good as new.
I think you might get a shock with the current copper prices what the materials will cost.
Chris
Chris
Your propably right, however i am about to start a chassis rub down and repaint, to do this properly i am removing exhaust, manifolds, all coolant pipes radiator and thought what the hell i remove brake pipes and replace with new, price wise as Pies points out not really a expensive project unless I buy the ready made kit from Automec, and at least the pipes will be done and fluid replaced.
I am also replacing all coolant pipes with silicone, and while all is in bits i am going to remove all rubber bushes from front end and change for superflex.
Only wish i had enough for a spanking shiney full manifold to rear stainless exhaust system.
This little lot should keep me occupied over the coming winter months
Your propably right, however i am about to start a chassis rub down and repaint, to do this properly i am removing exhaust, manifolds, all coolant pipes radiator and thought what the hell i remove brake pipes and replace with new, price wise as Pies points out not really a expensive project unless I buy the ready made kit from Automec, and at least the pipes will be done and fluid replaced.
I am also replacing all coolant pipes with silicone, and while all is in bits i am going to remove all rubber bushes from front end and change for superflex.
Only wish i had enough for a spanking shiney full manifold to rear stainless exhaust system.
This little lot should keep me occupied over the coming winter months
That pipe kit looks like a good buy if its as good as it looks.
Make sure you take loads of pictures of what you're up to - and some serious advice take millions of photos before you take it to bits, then if you can't figure out where the bit goes with a bit of luck you may have a pic of it.
Posting pics on here is dead easy - if you need any help let me know.
Chris
Make sure you take loads of pictures of what you're up to - and some serious advice take millions of photos before you take it to bits, then if you can't figure out where the bit goes with a bit of luck you may have a pic of it.
Posting pics on here is dead easy - if you need any help let me know.
Chris
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