Repair to an Air Con Pipe

humphshumphs · 27th June 2011, 17:13

Hi All,

One of my Air con pipes has a hole in it. It's the normal one that fails due to the power steering pipe rubbing against it.

It had happened before I got the car, so not my fault. The car is a Diesel 75 Tourer.

Does anyone know if these pipes can be repaired as I've tried and tried to find one, and either the cars that are being broken are petrol or I found a complete set on Ebay, but the seller wont ship them as 'they are too awkward to pack'.

I know I'm being tight, but dont really want to spend £100+ on a new one.

Thanks in advance.
Richard.

craig8661 · 28th June 2011, 09:37

only way may me to get the pipe cut if its not on a courner and get a compresion joint put in. ither that or take the pipe in and see if any of the hose places can make one

Jules · 28th June 2011, 11:06

Problem is the Hole usually is right on the corner Richard!!
Too late for you i know but It's a shame there's still 1000's of cars out there awaiting the simple "cable tie or Velcro MOD" which costs nothing to do and only takes minutes.
(Same goes for the "bonnet release divider MOD" too!)

The AC runs at immense pressures so pipe repairs are not recommended.

We had success in past fitting compression joints on the Rover 800 series where the straight piece of HP pipe right at the front used to corrode through.
We used to replace the whole length with a brass alloy pipe (Cunifer) which would then last the life of the Car.

Considering the AC Gas legislation and the Ozone layer etc, I find it incredible Car manufacturers are allowed to use cheap alloys that corrode.
And in the case of the 75, where we know of at least 2 "rubbing" points
(Power steering pipe and the bonnet liner) these should have been factory recalls.

humphshumphs · 28th June 2011, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Problem is the Hole usually is right on the corner Richard!!

Spooky

you got a little camera looking under my bonnet?

Seriously though, yup, it's right on the corner. I was doing a PC install today at a local garage and asked if the pipes could be repaired, and he showed me a cleaver bit of kit that actually compresses special connectors onto the pipe and joins the pipe.... but only on straight bits if they are long enough... a no in all cases on the pipe on my motor.

Thanks anyway for your kind words

Richard.

Arctic · 29th June 2011, 00:36

Try here below.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=86836

humphshumphs · 29th June 2011, 05:52

Thanks Artic,

I've already asked him a couple of times both on the forum and vi PM about the pipe, but heard nothing

Oh well.... I'll keep looking

Richard.

Disco_Mikey · 29th June 2011, 05:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by humphshumphs

Thanks Artic,

I've already asked him a couple of times both on the forum and vi PM about the pipe, but heard nothing

Oh well.... I'll keep looking

Richard.

Completely forgot all about this

All the vultures have kept me busy over the last few weeks

Will definatley check it today, and let you know

humphshumphs · 29th June 2011, 06:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco_Mikey

Completely forgot all about this

All the vultures have kept me busy over the last few weeks

Will definatley check it today, and let you know

Why thank you kind sir.

We all get bogged down with things

Richard

27th June 2011, 17:13	#1
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Repair to an Air Con Pipe Hi All, One of my Air con pipes has a hole in it. It's the normal one that fails due to the power steering pipe rubbing against it. It had happened before I got the car, so not my fault. The car is a Diesel 75 Tourer. Does anyone know if these pipes can be repaired as I've tried and tried to find one, and either the cars that are being broken are petrol or I found a complete set on Ebay, but the seller wont ship them as 'they are too awkward to pack'. I know I'm being tight, but dont really want to spend £100+ on a new one. Thanks in advance. Richard.

28th June 2011, 09:37	#2
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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	AC leaks and R134 legislation Problem is the Hole usually is right on the corner Richard!! Too late for you i know but It's a shame there's still 1000's of cars out there awaiting the simple "cable tie or Velcro MOD" which costs nothing to do and only takes minutes. (Same goes for the "bonnet release divider MOD" too!) The AC runs at immense pressures so pipe repairs are not recommended. We had success in past fitting compression joints on the Rover 800 series where the straight piece of HP pipe right at the front used to corrode through. We used to replace the whole length with a brass alloy pipe (Cunifer) which would then last the life of the Car. Considering the AC Gas legislation and the Ozone layer etc, I find it incredible Car manufacturers are allowed to use cheap alloys that corrode. And in the case of the 75, where we know of at least 2 "rubbing" points (Power steering pipe and the bonnet liner) these should have been factory recalls. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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29th June 2011, 05:52	#6
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Thanks Artic, I've already asked him a couple of times both on the forum and vi PM about the pipe, but heard nothing Oh well.... I'll keep looking Richard.