Metal coolant pipework behind the rad - failed.

StephenEssex · 28th July 2020, 09:41

Hi my Rover 75 V6 is in the garage because of a water leak, apparently its coming from the metal pipework behind the radiator but the part is NLA so they are trying to obtain a stainless steel aftermarket part, has anyone else had this? Sorry I don't know the part number they only described it as the 'metal pipework behind the rad'

Its a year 2000 2.5 V6 Auto.

trikey · 28th July 2020, 10:08

There are two types of coolant pipe, one is larger in diameter than the other. In my experience it’s the later (thinner) ones that fail more, these are available at rimmers in stainless steel.

SD1too · 28th July 2020, 10:42

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Originally Posted by StephenEssex

... but the part is NLA so they are trying to obtain a stainless steel aftermarket part ...

Hi Stephen,

This thread should be helpful to you. Rimmer's is listing just what you're looking for: part no. PCP 102 532SS but it's expensive so make sure that the diagnosis is correct and it's not just a leaking hose joint.

Simon

Blink · 28th July 2020, 10:44

The fat pipes (not stainless) - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PCP102532SS
The thin pipes (stainless) - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PFV000090SS

The change from fat to thin was chassis 235720 (I think!).

14 & 19 here - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001584

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=306606

StephenEssex · 28th July 2020, 10:58

Chaps thank you so much!! I called the garage, unfortunately it seems its the £177 pipe that has corroded and is dripping.

SD1too · 28th July 2020, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Blink

The fat pipes (not stainless) - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PCP102532SS

Simon & Stephen,

I have good news. I have just phoned Rimmer Bros. and if you order this part (SS suffix) it will definitely be stainless steel.

Simon

Blink · 28th July 2020, 11:16

£177 is a crazy price.

There's a cheaper one here and it's stainless. The part number matches this but I can't tell from the pic whether it's the same shape/size etc. I'd get in touch with the seller before I bought it.

Blink · 28th July 2020, 11:18

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Simon & Stephen,

I have good news. I have just phoned Rimmer Bros. and if you order this part (SS suffix) it will definitely be stainless steel.

Simon

Ah, so the SS suffix was right all along then. (Post 3)

StephenEssex · 28th July 2020, 11:21

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Simon & Stephen,

I have good news. I have just phoned Rimmer Bros. and if you order this part (SS suffix) it will definitely be stainless steel.

Simon

Thanks Simon. My VIN number is much earlier than 235720 so definitely the fatter pipe. Never mind, if it needs to be done, and a result being SS too (the garage did comment on the replacement being SS.

Blink · 28th July 2020, 11:27

Don't forget Rimmer's price excludes delivery, so if you want any more stuff it's probably cheaper to get it at the same time.

28th July 2020, 09:41	#1
StephenEssex Loves to post 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 385 Thanks: 222 Thanked 75 Times in 48 Posts	Metal coolant pipework behind the rad - failed. Hi my Rover 75 V6 is in the garage because of a water leak, apparently its coming from the metal pipework behind the radiator but the part is NLA so they are trying to obtain a stainless steel aftermarket part, has anyone else had this? Sorry I don't know the part number they only described it as the 'metal pipework behind the rad' Its a year 2000 2.5 V6 Auto.

28th July 2020, 10:08	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	There are two types of coolant pipe, one is larger in diameter than the other. In my experience it’s the later (thinner) ones that fail more, these are available at rimmers in stainless steel. __________________ Lest we forget..

28th July 2020, 10:44	#4
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	The fat pipes (not stainless) - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PCP102532SS The thin pipes (stainless) - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-PFV000090SS The change from fat to thin was chassis 235720 (I think!). 14 & 19 here - https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001584 https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=306606

28th July 2020, 10:58	#5
StephenEssex Loves to post 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 385 Thanks: 222 Thanked 75 Times in 48 Posts	Chaps thank you so much!! I called the garage, unfortunately it seems its the £177 pipe that has corroded and is dripping.

28th July 2020, 11:16	#7
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	£177 is a crazy price. There's a cheaper one here and it's stainless. The part number matches this but I can't tell from the pic whether it's the same shape/size etc. I'd get in touch with the seller before I bought it.

28th July 2020, 11:27	#10
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	Don't forget Rimmer's price excludes delivery, so if you want any more stuff it's probably cheaper to get it at the same time.