Steel Coolant Pipes

[Blueskai]

My mechanic has spotted that the two long steel pipes are rusty inside and on their way out.

A couple of questions.

What should I be asking for from a breaker?
Any idea how much I should be paying?
Does the fact they are rusted out point to problems elsewhere?

It's a 1999 2.5TD freetop.

[haydn callow]

Hi Kai...I would replace them with new ones.....I think Bongo Bits has them.

[haydn callow]

Ah !! AVA have them.about £100 for both large steel pipes

[teenmal]

http://mazdabongo.com/display.productse211.html?cId=91


The reason that they are rusted out is basically Auld Age.

[Blueskai]

Perfect. Thanks.

I'll call him in the morning.

[rhino-wayne]

Replaced mine with new "coated" pipes...supposed be more rust resistant......another 17 years perhaps

[Blueskai]

The picture on AVA site show black pipes, not sure if that means they have a coating.

[rhino-wayne]

The picture on AVA site show black pipes, not sure if that means they have a coating.

yep mine are black...installed by ADS Bristol,

[haydn callow]

Just a coat of paint I think.......they will last at least 15 years if you use decent coolant

[Bogmonster40]

The reason that they are rusted out is basically Auld Age. [/quote]

I know exactly how they feel !!!!