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Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:22 pm
by winchman
Just repaired my rotten front cross member and under sealed the Bongo.
Found a badly corroded steel pipe with a T in it near the rear heater drivers side.
So any idea how much to replace?
Should I have any others replaced whilst the systems down?
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:30 pm
by Simon Jones
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:44 pm
by winchman
So any others I should change?
What labour cost?
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:28 pm
by helen&tony
Hi
Currently doing mine...via the Club Shop...Apparently a bit fiddly, so I've got a job on
Cheers
Helen
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:32 pm
by winchman
I have a bit on at the moment so it may have to be a garage job for me
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:53 pm
by Northern Bongolow
this may help. have a look at the twin gearbox steel pipes while your there, they are bolted alongside.
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =3&t=58378
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:24 pm
by winchman
Just looked at that.
The T one is the worst but will have to see what it would cost to do the lot?
No intention of parting with the Bongo so has to be fixed
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:05 pm
by mikeonb4c
Although I opted to have new pipe fitted (takes time so labour cost is relevant) Adrian at japandirect usually just cuts out corroded tee section and fits a new tee piece using hose and jubilee clips to secure.Much less labour and negligible parts cost and should last well.
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:08 am
by winchman
Well it looks like its just the one, so going to order it from Mazda this morning, its nice to see they still support older imported vehicles
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:19 am
by Muzorewa
Warrington Mazda will get you any part that's available, usually quickly too as they have a depot in Belgium holding most of the parts. Their parts operative knows what she's doing too
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:07 am
by winchman
Muzorewa wrote:Warrington Mazda will get you any part that's available, usually quickly too as they have a depot in Belgium holding most of the parts. Their parts operative knows what she's doing too
Thats who I am getting it from its only £57.18, the lady was very helpful and sent me the parts drawing and lead times, I will order it today and it will be here Thursday at 09.30
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:08 pm
by philpdr
Muzorewa wrote:Warrington Mazda will get you any part that's available, usually quickly too as they have a depot in Belgium holding most of the parts. Their parts operative knows what she's doing too
Used them myself,the lady I dealt with was excellent!!
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:12 pm
by Tony x
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:14 am
by winchman
That's the first thing I thought of, but the pipe has a couple of other rust spots and I feel for £58 its better to replace the lot as when and if I ever sell it, it would be better to have a new pipe
Re: Steel pipe replacement
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 9:34 am
by helen&tony
winchman wrote:
That's the first thing I thought of, but the pipe has a couple of other rust spots and I feel for £58 its better to replace the lot as when and if I ever sell it, it would be better to have a new pipe
Hi
Ditto...
My pipe is on it's way via the Club Shop
Cheers
Helen