Metal inserts in plastic water pipes

[Daisy]

Hi
I have searched but not come up with an answer yet,

I have a 1986 watercooled 1.9 petrol/ LPG van the problem (i beleive quite common) is the metal inserts that go into the plastic water pipes that bring the water forward and back to the radiator have corroded away, and are leaking pretty bad.

My question is can you buy the inserts, or water pipes, or is there an alternative solution please.

Thanks

[HarryMann]

Yes, from the US

Pretty sure GoWesty (California) do them, they are spun brass inserts that go into the pipes once it's cut off clean (I think)

PM jebiga41 - I know he had some, that looked the perfect solution to your dilemma

[Daisy]

Thanks for the quick response Harry i will follow it up and report back.

Cheers

[R0B]

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details. ... parent_id=..i thought of going down this route.but opted for the jk stainless pipes instead....

[Daisy]

Thanks Rob i will also check out the JK Stainless as it should be a good long term option

[Simon Baxter]

The metal inserts are moulded in and not meant to be replaced.
I trialled some repair sections in stainless and in plastic but by the time I had made them they were as expensive as replacing the pipes.
Just buy some pipes from JK, easier, cheaper, more effective.

[Daisy]

Thank`s Simon looking at all options but somehow i think your advice will swing it.

I will keep you posted thanks all