Front to rear coolant pipes
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Front to rear coolant pipes
I need to replace my front to rear coolant pipes. (1985 1.9 DG with metal pipes). Just one question: Is it possible to fit without remove fuel tank? I'm just wondering if it is possible or if the tank HAS to come out.
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Re: Front to rear coolant pipes
If its replacement two part stainless steel you can slide it above the tank to fit.The fuel tank can be removed okay as have done this several times on different T25s.There is a bit of a fiddle to get the fuel pipes & gromets to fit back on the tank.I prefer to remove the tank then inspect the tank for rust and to fit the coolent pipes .
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I fitted mine without removing the tank, & also did the heater pipes at the same time. You just need to be extra careful about the orientation & routing & particlularly keeping the pipes away from the steering.
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Just kampers used to stock stainless steel front to back coolent pipes.Carnt see them listed on there site.
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Re: Front to rear coolant pipes
I managed to do mine without removing the tank, they were JK stainless in two parts (each pipe)
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Brickwerks offer stainless replacements for all model yearscamper wrote:Just kampers used to stock stainless steel front to back coolent pipes.Carnt see them listed on there site.
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Re: Front to rear coolant pipes
Yes, seen that. Thanks anyway. Mine are the 32mm size. Just need to find the best deal.
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OK, ordered from Mr Baxter. With a discount! Once I got my head around it all it was easy. Thanks to Michael for his help!
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I'd be inclined to remove it if you can Keith as it'll make it easier to fit them plus you can inspect the tank and spray a load of waxoyl around there as hopefully you'll never have to remove it again. You can also replace the fuel pipes to the overflow tanks with ease as well.
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Was really hoping to delay removing tank until springtime because I'll be on my back on the drive doing it
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You might be able to get away without having to disconnect anything on the tank Keith - just remove the straps, undo bots & lower it slightly and rest it.
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Front to rear coolant pipes
I ordered 32mm early pipes from Brickwerks and they sent me 38mm late pipes!! Which really p*ss*d me off as I had the van on a ramp in pieces and no parts. The order was correct but warehouse packed wrong size. Luckily JK's had the correct size in stock (and are local'ish) so I dashed down there to save the day. Anyone rambling on...Er, be very careful not to 'pinch' the handbrake fixed front bar, as it can get very tight up front, through the port holes when re-assembling.
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Re: Front to rear coolant pipes
Thanks for that you two. I did replace a tank on one of my previous T25's and it was a bloody nightmare with everything being rotten/perished. Don't fancy doing that in winter! Anyway, if needs must!
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I did mine last winter, so I know how much you will not be looking forward to doing this.
Many have advised you on different ways to do it. What I will add is that I could not get those pipes over the tank for love nor money..!!
It may be as mine were the late larger diamatered version, and slightly too big - meaning I had to drop the tank.
Having said that, it did look more practical to push them in through from the front if I didn't have a slightly chunkier bumper.
Mine is a chunky plastic one, and the angle meant the pipes would hit the bottom of the van.
Going from rear to front orientation, mine kept hitting the top of the tank, or bottom of the van - one went in, but couldn't get the second through with the first in-situ.
My advice is to try it first, but don't waste hours cursing and getting frustrated.
Lastly, you may also find your old ones are cable tied to the floor of the van above the tank anyway, which may make your decision for you...
The tank isn't that hard to do and when I had mine out I replaced it anyway. It's just messy draining fuel. The hardest bit was making sure I didn't pinch the breather lines when putting it back in.
Many have advised you on different ways to do it. What I will add is that I could not get those pipes over the tank for love nor money..!!
It may be as mine were the late larger diamatered version, and slightly too big - meaning I had to drop the tank.
Having said that, it did look more practical to push them in through from the front if I didn't have a slightly chunkier bumper.
Mine is a chunky plastic one, and the angle meant the pipes would hit the bottom of the van.
Going from rear to front orientation, mine kept hitting the top of the tank, or bottom of the van - one went in, but couldn't get the second through with the first in-situ.
My advice is to try it first, but don't waste hours cursing and getting frustrated.
Lastly, you may also find your old ones are cable tied to the floor of the van above the tank anyway, which may make your decision for you...
The tank isn't that hard to do and when I had mine out I replaced it anyway. It's just messy draining fuel. The hardest bit was making sure I didn't pinch the breather lines when putting it back in.
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Re: Front to rear coolant pipes
Thanks Smiffo. Very helpful