Water Works
Water Works
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C3BER

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4,714 posts

247 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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It's that time of life when your water works are no longer as good as they should be. Your tube becomes weak and flaccid and you keep leaking when you go over bumps.

Action had to be taken to stop a possible massive discharge so I had to ACT. Nice new blue pipework ordered and stainless tubing winging its way over to TvR. The bit by bit part replacement has begun. smile

aide

2,278 posts

188 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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It does give great peace of mind having all the hoses done.

With the silicone hoses, is it true that it's a once off job?

C3BER

Original Poster:

4,714 posts

247 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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With the ACT pipework and the stainless steel I bloody hope so smile .

Possible a few more lines to change if there FUBARed before I've finished. It's not a difficult choice to make when your faced with an ageing car that needs its arteries refreshing.

Gazzab

21,583 posts

306 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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I had all mine done plus rad. Took a few visits to chase out leaks..

C3BER

Original Poster:

4,714 posts

247 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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All the pipe work is getting changed in one go and my god the full package of blue pipes would look nice if you could see them frown .

I just need to see how the metal pipes look after I replace the leaking one with the stainless steel set up.

pmessling

2,313 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Once you've ran around with the pipes on for a few days re tighten everything.

I brought a pressure tester off eBay was around £50 with the VW/Audi tank adapter. Not only a great way to bleed the system but good to check for leaks before starting the car and you don't burn yourself.

C3BER

Original Poster:

4,714 posts

247 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Now that is a great idea as you know bleeding air out in a cerb is a right royal pain.

pmessling

2,313 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Oh yes. A royal pain in the arse.

Mine was a well worth investment. Used on my jeep to find a weeping rad as well so well worth the money

pmessling

2,313 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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This is like the one I brought

Cooling System Radiator Pressure Tester Leak Detector

http://bit.ly/XzKl5H