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Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 4:49 pm
by 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.
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:22 pm
by haydn callow
Hi Kai...I would replace them with new ones.....I think Bongo Bits has them.
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:35 pm
by haydn callow
Ah !! AVA have them.about £100 for both large steel pipes
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:43 pm
by teenmal
http://mazdabongo.com/display.productse211.html?cId=91
The reason that they are rusted out is basically Auld Age.
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:33 pm
by Blueskai
Perfect. Thanks.
I'll call him in the morning.
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:27 pm
by rhino-wayne
Replaced mine with new "coated" pipes...supposed be more rust resistant......another 17 years perhaps
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:37 pm
by Blueskai
The picture on AVA site show black pipes, not sure if that means they have a coating.
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:40 pm
by rhino-wayne
Blueskai wrote: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,
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:46 pm
by haydn callow
Just a coat of paint I think.......they will last at least 15 years if you use decent coolant
Re: Steel Coolant Pipes
Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:00 pm
by Bogmonster40
The reason that they are rusted out is basically Auld Age.
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I know exactly how they feel !!!!
