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Mar 22, 2015 14:37:49 GMT
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So, I'm in need of some custom oil pipes (turbo oil feeds) and whilst in my mind, it should be fine, I'm just after reassurance....
Can I use "fuel/oil" pipe, rated to 75 bar, with barbed fittings, and fuel hose style clamps (NOT jubilee clips) with no fear of it popping off, or generally leaking?
The pressure is well within the range of the pipe, the barbs give plenty of grip/seal... But I don't fancy finding out the hard way, lol
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Mar 22, 2015 14:47:03 GMT
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Have a look at earls hose or aeroquip to see what theres are like
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Mar 22, 2015 14:55:25 GMT
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Used earls pipe before - similar construction, but clamped in place via a compression style fitting on the rubber (like a built in clamp)
They do look awfully pretty... But damned expensive in comparison
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Kieran
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Mar 22, 2015 15:53:50 GMT
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Just go to an hydraulic hose supplier and have some proper hoses made up with crimped bsp ends.
Surprisingly cheap and a good permanent solution.
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Mar 22, 2015 17:09:42 GMT
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I'm sure it'll hold up a (short?) while using dual high quality hose clamps.
But i agree with Kieran, for a few tenners more you'll get peace of mind.
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Last Edit: Mar 22, 2015 17:20:07 GMT by dude
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Mar 22, 2015 18:59:52 GMT
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Drop me a PM with the dimensions I can get them made to spec for
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Mar 22, 2015 21:27:41 GMT
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Swampy what sizes and dimensions do you need to get some made up? I don't need any currently but I will eventually when the turbo goes onto my pinto. Thanks
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Mar 22, 2015 22:34:29 GMT
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TBH, only needs to last a few months, before I just slap on a bigger turbo - but will get the dimensions tomorrow  Literally about 2 foot of pipe, with (IIRC) an 8mm banjo fitting either end. Any idea of a rough ballpark figure? |
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Last Edit: Mar 22, 2015 22:35:49 GMT by chairchild
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Mar 23, 2015 18:45:20 GMT
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Basically need to know what length you need and what fittings on each end
Price would be sub £25 delivered
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Mar 23, 2015 18:58:15 GMT
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Just go to an hydraulic hose supplier and have some proper hoses made up with crimped bsp ends. Surprisingly cheap and a good permanent solution. definitely this, if you have any of the original fittings that will help a lot too. |
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Mar 23, 2015 21:01:44 GMT
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original fittings?
This is a daisy chained oil feed, for a twin turbo setup - "original" parts don't exist, lol
Also... *why* would nobody use high pressure pipe, barbed fittings, and decent clips? Fear of the unknown, or is there a genuine reason? As stated, I've used Earls pipe fittings for a turbo oil feed in the past, and it's very similar in construction....
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Mar 23, 2015 21:25:51 GMT
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Can I use "fuel/oil" pipe, rated to 75 bar, with barbed fittings, and fuel hose style clamps (NOT jubilee clips) with no fear of it popping off, or generally leaking? No! Been there, tried that, dumped the whole sump on an A4 roundabout.... (oil cooler hose came off) |
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Mar 23, 2015 21:45:57 GMT
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and there we go PM on its way! |
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