corrado vr6
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 06:33 PM |
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Connecting Astra screen wash hoses
Hi
I have an issue with a leaking split connection onto the screen wash pump of my Astra.
It's the l shaped connection in this pic that's split so once pushed on it opens up the split and empty itself onto the road!
the L shaped connection appears to be crimped on, so cannot be replaced easily.
I found a new pump with a short section of hose on eBay, just wondering if I could cut my hose and join the two together easily?
Being corrugated I'm a bit sceptical
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 09:04 PM |
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As there is no real pressure, a bit of slightly larger (or even smaller) tube to sleeve the corrugated stuff with a bit of sealant (PU stuff, but
silicone, araldite etc) should be adequate. Even araldite and a wrap to support it while hardening on yur split joiner should work.
Obviously a clean first. I find brake cleaner very convenient for that!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 09:40 PM |
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Following on from the last suggestion, I'd try to find some thin-wall tubing that is a tight fit inside, silicone sealant as a sealer/adhesive,
and some glue-lined heat-shrink tubing to go on top. However I have boxes full of bits and pieces of material, and a bag full of assorted heat-shrink
tubing, so my suggestion may be easier for me than for you!
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jossey
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 09:47 PM |
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If I recall rightly they are 8mm inner diameter so copper pipe 8mm works
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 10:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jossey
If I recall rightly they are 8mm inner diameter so copper pipe 8mm works
a correctly sized plastic barbed connector would do the job with a dab of silicone sealant - search ebay
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
Building - BMW powered Haynes Roadster/442E hybrid.
Volvo C30 T5 Polestar
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CosKev3
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| posted on 17/12/17 at 11:03 PM |
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The L shaped piece will come out of the corrugated hose
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