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Author: Subject: Joining silicon to aluminium for cooling.
emwmarine

posted on 19/2/17 at 08:03 PM Reply With Quote
Joining silicon to aluminium for cooling.

I'm just ordering silicon hose and aluminium pipe for my cooling on the zetec.

With the aluminium pipe, if I cut the length of the 32mm pipe to length there wont be any lip rolled into the pipe for the silicon hose to grip. Will that be ok or will the hose blow off when under pressure?





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loggyboy

posted on 19/2/17 at 08:07 PM Reply With Quote
Google beading tool. Or search here. There are a few ways to make a home made one.





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owelly

posted on 19/2/17 at 08:09 PM Reply With Quote
Use a beading tool or find some 'oyster pliers'. Another method is to drill the pipe and pop some pop rivets into it.





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Jamesc

posted on 20/2/17 at 09:09 AM Reply With Quote
I made a beading tool using some tips off here... Some mole grips, exhaust clamp and a washer. Took a few minutes of practice, but does a fairly good job! More than enough to stop the hose coming off.

If you haven't got the pipe, B&Q do Alu aerial extension which is 32mm (also do 25mm), only £11 for 1.8m.

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40inches

posted on 20/2/17 at 09:16 AM Reply With Quote
Modified Oyster pliers do a good job.


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peter030371

posted on 20/2/17 at 12:10 PM Reply With Quote
I've got some 32mm pipe I will be listing in 'For Sale' later today if you haven't purchased any yet
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