Open pipe in engine bay? - Page 3

Cynical26 · 12-02-17, 01:03 AM

Managed to locate a complete NG engine being stripped. Replacement breather pipe with mounting bracket and good condition rubber inlet duct on their way on Monday.

Looking forward to getting these on and being able to plant the throttle again without worrying about grinding to a halt again!

John. · 12-02-17, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical26

Result!
The strange shaped pipe on the RHS....if you end up with a spare I'd be interested.

chalkyh · 12-02-17, 10:30 AM

That strange shape pipe is the later metal pipe mod that replaced a previously rubber hose, expensive mod back in the day - but cures the 'rubber hose turned to jelly' problem! And the big air leak that leans the mixture ratio out.

missfire · 12-02-17, 10:39 AM

Aye, I've got a 30x100mm spring inside my 100t.

the disintegration is scary, think it was running like a solid fueled rocket when I bought it.

Cynical26 · 12-02-17, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by John.

Result!
The strange shaped pipe on the RHS....if you end up with a spare I'd be interested.

John, I already have the short metal section of pipe in my car. If the pipes line up without me needing to use the new one in the pic you're welcome to it.

John. · 12-02-17, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynical26

John, I already have the short metal section of pipe in my car. If the pipes line up without me needing to use the new one in the pic you're welcome to it.

..........ok thanks. I f you need to use the new one, can I have your old one?....it's metal too yes/no?

Cynical26 · 12-02-17, 08:47 PM

I'm sure between the two pipes there'll be one for you

The one in my bay at the moment is metal, other one should be too. The only rubber bit should be the short section between the two.

Cynical26 · 14-02-17, 11:14 PM

John: parts arrived today. Pipes look to be in good order (if a lot of old oil in them) with no breaks.

I'll get the breather pipes fitted either tomorrow eve or at the weekend. Assuming there is no cockup I should have the pipe you want by the end of the week at the latest.

I'll keep you up to date

John. · 15-02-17, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical26

John: parts arrived today. Pipes look to be in good order (if a lot of old oil in them) with no breaks.

I'll get the breather pipes fitted either tomorrow eve or at the weekend. Assuming there is no cockup I should have the pipe you want by the end of the week at the latest.

I'll keep you up to date

Roger that.

Cynical26 · 18-02-17, 09:30 PM

Got round to cleaning the replacement air inlet duct and crank breather pipe this afternoon. Bit of old oil at the crank end but no splits in the rubbers:

Once all the clips were tightened up the car runs again! Also don't have to worry about the inertube roadside repair coming off now so it can be gunned again. Nice to be able to drive it again at pace.

Picture of the split in the junction for the breather pipe on my original inlet duct. Most likely the reason why one of the previous owners removed the pipe and sealed up the hole (badly).

John: I've got that metal breather pipe from the crank end here for you. Do you want it posted over?

So a happy repair/ replacement job. No longer got an open pipe in the engine bay or a bodged repair waiting to go at anytime

18-02-17, 09:30 PM	#30
Cynical26 Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 735	Got round to cleaning the replacement air inlet duct and crank breather pipe this afternoon. Bit of old oil at the crank end but no splits in the rubbers: Once all the clips were tightened up the car runs again! Also don't have to worry about the inertube roadside repair coming off now so it can be gunned again. Nice to be able to drive it again at pace. Picture of the split in the junction for the breather pipe on my original inlet duct. Most likely the reason why one of the previous owners removed the pipe and sealed up the hole (badly). John: I've got that metal breather pipe from the crank end here for you. Do you want it posted over? So a happy repair/ replacement job. No longer got an open pipe in the engine bay or a bodged repair waiting to go at anytime Last edited by Cynical26; 18-02-17 at 10:07 PM.

12-02-17, 01:03 AM	#21
Cynical26 Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 735	Managed to locate a complete NG engine being stripped. Replacement breather pipe with mounting bracket and good condition rubber inlet duct on their way on Monday. Looking forward to getting these on and being able to plant the throttle again without worrying about grinding to a halt again!

12-02-17, 10:30 AM	#23
chalkyh Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 116	That strange shape pipe is the later metal pipe mod that replaced a previously rubber hose, expensive mod back in the day - but cures the 'rubber hose turned to jelly' problem! And the big air leak that leans the mixture ratio out.

12-02-17, 10:39 AM	#24
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,154	Aye, I've got a 30x100mm spring inside my 100t. the disintegration is scary, think it was running like a solid fueled rocket when I bought it.

12-02-17, 08:47 PM	#27
Cynical26 Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 735	I'm sure between the two pipes there'll be one for you The one in my bay at the moment is metal, other one should be too. The only rubber bit should be the short section between the two.

14-02-17, 11:14 PM	#28
Cynical26 Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 735	John: parts arrived today. Pipes look to be in good order (if a lot of old oil in them) with no breaks. I'll get the breather pipes fitted either tomorrow eve or at the weekend. Assuming there is no cockup I should have the pipe you want by the end of the week at the latest. I'll keep you up to date