Rotten fuel pipes HELP - Page 3

ian20v · 10-01-11, 05:15 PM

Got mine to do too on the 200,was offered rubber fuel line ,not to sure about that,so tracked down some copper ones in the right size.Whats the name of the tool to flange the ends?

rickytractors · 10-01-11, 06:25 PM

Prob the same as a brake pipe flaring kit about £20 that way you can make your brake pipes as well.

pimpdriver · 10-01-11, 06:46 PM

Not flaring the ends. Just standard compression fittings good for 16'bar.

capnjones · 10-01-11, 09:28 PM

I put the original thread on about the compression joints and they have worked fine. I have had no problems and it's passed 2 mot's with them. Good luck - it's not too bad a job to do on your back.

pimpdriver · 10-01-11, 09:37 PM

YOurs is the inspriation Capnjones

Getting garage to do it on Monday, at the same time as the rear drums/wheel bearings.......

rich.r · 10-01-11, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

YOurs is the inspriation Capnjones

Getting garage to do it on Monday, at the same time as the rear drums/wheel bearings.......

must be all that child allowance paying for the garage bill

pimpdriver · 10-01-11, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rich.r

must be all that child allowance paying for the garage bill

actually, reminds me I need to fill in the form for no.4..........

I am a contractor with not a lot of free time and my car is essential to work (if I don't get to work I don't get paid) so I'd rather pay an expert than get an eyeful of petrol and not be able to work.

pimpdriver · 18-01-11, 07:39 PM

got mine done today by my usual garage, where the METAL (original steel) fuel pipe comes out of the filter, they have joined it to the new copper (BENDY copper) using RUBBER HOSES AND BLOODY HOSE CLIPS!

When I was driving home and put the slightest load on the engine, it lost power (like it was sucking in air) and would not go above 3000 rpm.

I ended up going up a 60mph hill at 10mph........

Off to take some photos now, and put them on a seperate thread.

Really really hacked off as I need to go to 3 meetings tomorrow at 0830, 35 miles away.........

MIght have to put some decent tyres on the 80CL, find the V5 and tax it online (obviously I won't have the tax disc but it will be "taxed"...)

missfire · 18-01-11, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

MIght have to put some decent tyres on the 80CL, find the V5 and tax it online (obviously I won't have the tax disc but it will be "taxed"...)

didn't know you could do that on line..!!??!?

where are the pics then...pimpydriver....?

pimpdriver · 18-01-11, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by missfire

didn't know you could do that on line..!!??!?

where are the pics then...pimpydriver....?

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...289#post192289

10-01-11, 06:46 PM	#23
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	Not flaring the ends. Just standard compression fittings good for 16'bar. __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

10-01-11, 09:28 PM	#24
capnjones Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheshire Posts: 39	rotten fuel pipes I put the original thread on about the compression joints and they have worked fine. I have had no problems and it's passed 2 mot's with them. Good luck - it's not too bad a job to do on your back.

10-01-11, 09:37 PM	#25
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	YOurs is the inspriation Capnjones Getting garage to do it on Monday, at the same time as the rear drums/wheel bearings....... __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

18-01-11, 07:39 PM	#28
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	got mine done today by my usual garage, where the METAL (original steel) fuel pipe comes out of the filter, they have joined it to the new copper (BENDY copper) using RUBBER HOSES AND BLOODY HOSE CLIPS! When I was driving home and put the slightest load on the engine, it lost power (like it was sucking in air) and would not go above 3000 rpm. I ended up going up a 60mph hill at 10mph........ Off to take some photos now, and put them on a seperate thread. Really really hacked off as I need to go to 3 meetings tomorrow at 0830, 35 miles away......... MIght have to put some decent tyres on the 80CL, find the V5 and tax it online (obviously I won't have the tax disc but it will be "taxed"...) __________________ Winter tyres now! Driving the B2 80CL as a daily and LOVING it!!!!

10-01-11, 05:15 PM	#21
ian20v 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sticksville,dumfries and galloway Posts: 4,241	Got mine to do too on the 200,was offered rubber fuel line ,not to sure about that,so tracked down some copper ones in the right size.Whats the name of the tool to flange the ends?

10-01-11, 06:25 PM	#22
rickytractors Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chatteris Posts: 141	Prob the same as a brake pipe flaring kit about £20 that way you can make your brake pipes as well.