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Swaged Ali Pipes
scootz - 22/10/10 at 02:29 PM

Can anyone recommend a supplier who will cut ali pipe to size and swage either end (for cooling pipes).

Ta.

40inches - 22/10/10 at 02:32 PM

Merlin and CBS for two, not cheap though
Buy an Oyster and do your own?

tomgregory2000 - 22/10/10 at 02:39 PM

quote:
Buy an Oyster and do your own?


Yep do it, i did all my intercooler pipes that way and they have not blown off with over 1bar of boost inside

[Edited on 22/10/10 by tomgregory2000]

scootz - 22/10/10 at 02:43 PM

Oyster?

MikeR - 22/10/10 at 02:53 PM

search on here. Its a tool from B&Q that isn't in the tools section, slight modification and you can swage pipes with it. Its not perfect, but its ok.

Toprivetguns - 22/10/10 at 02:59 PM

On the topic do we know anyone who supplies Ali pipe at a reasonable cost?

scudderfish - 22/10/10 at 03:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MwmDJuOGwU&feature=related

40inches - 22/10/10 at 03:09 PM

Go to B&Q PlumbEasy section and look for these:



Looks like this when done:




[Edited on 22-10-10 by 40inches]

scootz - 22/10/10 at 03:37 PM

A-ha!

Thanks!

imp paul - 22/10/10 at 04:04 PM

i made this scott and it works fine hope this will help you http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=138582

02GF74 - 22/10/10 at 04:43 PM

search the forumnae for my version, made from bits of scrap that produces a superior bead to the oyster.

although my photos show it being used in a vice, I have quite successsfullly squeeze it with a pair of plumbers pliers to produce a bead on an aluminium alloy radiator outlet.

FASTdan - 22/10/10 at 04:52 PM

We have 32mm Ali pipe in stock if needed.

mangogrooveworkshop - 23/10/10 at 05:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MwmDJuOGwU&feature=related



Whos that fat idiot with a funny accent