Trumpet base brake vac

[SILICONEKID343HP]

Does anyone know here I can get the nipple which screws in to the trumpet base ? the thread seems to be worn out ,it just keeps spinning . Its for the brake vac .

[v8 racing]

we have a few spare, just pop over, or I can put one in the post

[spend]

Fitting is steel, housing is ally... penny to a pound its not the fitting but your trumpet base with the damaged thread?

[SILICONEKID343HP]

spend said:

Fitting is steel, housing is ally... penny to a pound its not the fitting but your trumpet base with the damaged thread?

Your probably right ,could I run a dye through it ..tried using the carbon canister one which I removed and blanked but it`s to large for the hose.

[spend]

A die cuts external threads ~ you should be able to easily see if they are damaged. A tap cuts internal threads, which is likely what you need... ..but it can only cut metal that is there - no magic way it can create metal that has been worn away...

[SILICONEKID343HP]

spend said:

A die cuts external threads ~ you should be able to easily see if they are damaged. A tap cuts internal threads, which is likely what you need... ..but it can only cut metal that is there - no magic way it can create metal that has been worn away...

I could blank that hole with a plug and washer then use one of the others , problem is the hose is to short ,would need extending .

[Sardonicus]

Daz how have you managed to strip that thread?

[SILICONEKID343HP]

Sardonicus said:

Daz how have you managed to strip that thread?

using it to secure the power steering vessel ,must of started it on a slight angle .It was a bit tight getting it started .

Fitted the vessel to the right of the coil packs ,not down loaded any pictures

[Hoofa]

So basically you have stripped the thread !! Well done

[spend]

You can replace the servo hose easily enough with just the clutch res cover removed, if you want to fit new longer hose.

[phazed]

Daz, take your nipple to your plumbing merchants, match the thread and buy a plug.
Try and screw it in with PTFE tape, if that works. Then fine, renew servo hose for longer one.

If that fails, buy a plug and chemical metal it in place, you don't need it, extend servo hose as before, job done.

[SILICONEKID343HP]

phazed said:

Daz, take your nipple to your plumbing merchants, match the thread and buy a plug.
Try and screw it in with PTFE tape, if that works. Then fine, renew servo hose for longer one.

If that fails, buy a plug and chemical metal it in place, you don't need it, extend servo hose as before, job done.

Cheers ,where is the hose available from ?

[phazed]

Just take your existing to a good motor factors or a local garage to match bore, they probably have loads of offcuts kicking around.

[spend]

Look at the writing on your existing hose, it's probably something like:
CODAN VACUUM BRAKE SAE J1403 / FMVSS 106

Then just buy some in the length you require (1m is probably enough).

Make SURE you get VACUUM hose.

ETA:
You will need to carefully slit the old hose with a scalpel to get it off, don't just pull it with ham-fisted aplomb....

Edited by spend on Tuesday 6th August 11:32

[phazed]

spend said:

don't just pull it with ham-fisted aplomb....

You diplomat Dave.

[Sardonicus]

phazed said:

You diplomat Dave.

That was very where as I would of said don't pull it with your blatant disregard for engineering Daz

[SILICONEKID343HP]

Managed to get the nipple to tighten up without the bracket trapped in between . Does anyone have a spare power steering vessel bracket which secures from one of the plenum bolts .

[phazed]

Might have one Daz.

[SILICONEKID343HP]

phazed said:

Might have one Daz.

That would be brilliant ,my fabricating skills are terrible..

Will sort you out with beer tokens .

Got it a bit wrong, it`s the coil bracket I need ,the bit what fits under the plenum bolt.

Edited by SILICONEKID343HP on Tuesday 13th August 22:52