Top PAS Pipe is weeping - Rover part unavailable..?

Garethsd1 · 23rd September 2021, 07:40

Hello everyone

I have a Rover 75 V6 (2.0)

The "flexi" bit of my PAS Pipe coming off the PAS Pump across the alternator and then down towards the bottom of the engine bay is weeping. With the wheels straight, there's no leak evident, but if I go lock to lock, there's PAS fluid collecting on the aluminium engine mount.

Although Rimmer Bros show the part (no4 at https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID002027) in their exploded diagrams, they don't list it so I can't even get the part number to google for a supplier.

My local mechanic doesn't think it can be repaired (I'm minded to disagree!) so does anyone know who could source a replacement, or has anyone had theirs repaired and recommend a company for me, please?

Thanks

Gareth

macafee2 · 23rd September 2021, 10:36

Could you not get one made using yours as a template and also using the two ends?

I am sure there will be someone closer but if you are really stuck try Hypose in Southampton. Could also try a Google search in your area for hydraulic repairs.

macafee2

Garethsd1 · 23rd September 2021, 12:20

I've found a place in Didcot that have said that they can replace the "flexi" pipes for me #Phew. Hoping to get it repaired next week before I go on holiday.

For the record, it's tvhydraulics on 01235 511001. I will report back here if they're any good, and I'll also ask if they'd be prepared to make up a couple, perhaps Rimmers or DMGRS might want to stock them.

mbonwick · 23rd September 2021, 20:00

Take it down to your local plant hydraulic fitters and they'll make up a new hose to match.
There's nothing particularly special about the hose - it's just an ordinary low pressure hydraulic hose. If anything the replacement may be a bit of an upgrade.

Not sure of particular companies to suggest near you - google is probably the best bet - but companies like Pirtek are UK-wide.

polinsteve · 23rd September 2021, 21:03

On my previous 75, a kamikaze rabbit committed suicide by getting caught between the power steering pipes and radiator. It was enough to bang one of the flexi pipes against the pully which resulted in the hose being cut halfway through. I couldn't locate a replacement, either new or 2nd hand. I cut the hose and inserted a metal tube. I then used this, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-purpo...2430573&sr=8-2 over the whole repair. I finished off with jubilee clips at both ends as belt and braces. It lasted 20,000 miles plus until some boy racers ploughed into it and wrote it off.

clf · 23rd September 2021, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by polinsteve

On my previous 75, a kamikaze rabbit committed suicide by getting caught between the power steering pipes and radiator. It was enough to bang one of the flexi pipes against the pully which resulted in the hose being cut halfway through. I couldn't locate a replacement, either new or 2nd hand. I cut the hose and inserted a metal tube. I then used this, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-purpo...2430573&sr=8-2 over the whole repair. I finished off with jubilee clips at both ends as belt and braces. It lasted 20,000 miles plus until some boy racers ploughed into it and wrote it off.

This is only likely to be possible on the low pressure side.

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I had a failure on the high pressure side (it can rub against the A/C pulley as mine did - so worth a check). A quick message to Mickboy and a couple of days later, I was back on the road (tied back out of the way to the subframe after though lol).

Contact some of the traders on here.

polinsteve · 24th September 2021, 07:06

[QUOTE=clf;2900857]This is only likely to be possible on the low pressure side.

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No, it was the high pressure side. That self amalgamating tape is actually as good as the ads, it is excellent.

23rd September 2021, 07:40	#1
Garethsd1 Regular poster 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wantage Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Top PAS Pipe is weeping - Rover part unavailable..? Hello everyone I have a Rover 75 V6 (2.0) The "flexi" bit of my PAS Pipe coming off the PAS Pump across the alternator and then down towards the bottom of the engine bay is weeping. With the wheels straight, there's no leak evident, but if I go lock to lock, there's PAS fluid collecting on the aluminium engine mount. Although Rimmer Bros show the part (no4 at https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID002027) in their exploded diagrams, they don't list it so I can't even get the part number to google for a supplier. My local mechanic doesn't think it can be repaired (I'm minded to disagree!) so does anyone know who could source a replacement, or has anyone had theirs repaired and recommend a company for me, please? Thanks Gareth __________________ Gareth Hopkins 1982 Rover SD1 3500SE 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE auto (2 litre V6) Both cars running on LPG (autogas)

23rd September 2021, 12:20	#3
Garethsd1 Regular poster 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wantage Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've found a place in Didcot that have said that they can replace the "flexi" pipes for me #Phew. Hoping to get it repaired next week before I go on holiday. For the record, it's tvhydraulics on 01235 511001. I will report back here if they're any good, and I'll also ask if they'd be prepared to make up a couple, perhaps Rimmers or DMGRS might want to stock them. __________________ Gareth Hopkins 1982 Rover SD1 3500SE 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE auto (2 litre V6) Both cars running on LPG (autogas)

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23rd September 2021, 10:36	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Could you not get one made using yours as a template and also using the two ends? I am sure there will be someone closer but if you are really stuck try Hypose in Southampton. Could also try a Google search in your area for hydraulic repairs. macafee2

23rd September 2021, 20:00	#4
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	Take it down to your local plant hydraulic fitters and they'll make up a new hose to match. There's nothing particularly special about the hose - it's just an ordinary low pressure hydraulic hose. If anything the replacement may be a bit of an upgrade. Not sure of particular companies to suggest near you - google is probably the best bet - but companies like Pirtek are UK-wide.

23rd September 2021, 21:03	#5
polinsteve Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UCKFIELD Posts: 502 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	On my previous 75, a kamikaze rabbit committed suicide by getting caught between the power steering pipes and radiator. It was enough to bang one of the flexi pipes against the pully which resulted in the hose being cut halfway through. I couldn't locate a replacement, either new or 2nd hand. I cut the hose and inserted a metal tube. I then used this, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multi-purpo...2430573&sr=8-2 over the whole repair. I finished off with jubilee clips at both ends as belt and braces. It lasted 20,000 miles plus until some boy racers ploughed into it and wrote it off.

24th September 2021, 07:06	#7
polinsteve Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UCKFIELD Posts: 502 Thanks: 35 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	[QUOTE=clf;2900857]This is only likely to be possible on the low pressure side. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- No, it was the high pressure side. That self amalgamating tape is actually as good as the ads, it is excellent.