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removing long metal water pipes..
hi all im gunna go and remove the big long water pipes front to back metal ones..is it a a*** job or pretty straight forward.?? thanks all.. 

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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
There is info in the wiki never done it myself but I find it hard to believe the radiator needs to come out
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Co ... overhaul_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Co ... overhaul_1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
just read your mail with link paul thanks..fuel tank really.?
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
aparently there is a clip above the tank
Like I say I haven't done it so I'm sure somebody who has will be along to help
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/stain ... olant+pipe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Like I say I haven't done it so I'm sure somebody who has will be along to help

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/stain ... olant+pipe" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
The brickwerks replacements do not need the tank to be removed
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
I did it all without removing tank or rad. Not too badva job. Just be prepared. If I did it again I would replace the old radbrubber hoses with silicon items from brickwerks. Make sure jubilee clips tight as lots of pressure in the system . Good luck.
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
While doing this I'd also replace the heater hoses as well .... daft not to really as you have easy access to them
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Ian Hulley wrote:While doing this I'd also replace the heater hoses as well .... daft not to really as you have easy access to them![]()
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Actually while the van is on stilts, there's quite a list of stuff to be getting on with... if your're that way inclined
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
kevtherev wrote:Ian Hulley wrote:While doing this I'd also replace the heater hoses as well .... daft not to really as you have easy access to them![]()
Actually while the van is on stilts, there's quite a list of stuff to be getting on with... if your're that way inclined
...and this is why my stainless pipes are sat in the shed...
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Its not hard or that time consuming. Worse thing possible is knackered jubilee clips ....or discovering a rust topped fuel tank [WINKING FACE]
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
This may be a silly comment but why not replace the metal pipes with rubber hose from industrial hose supplier?
And get SS hose clips from same source. In a previous life we also used to grease hose clips before fitting, easier to remove or tighten in x years time!
For joiners use a short piece of old pipe or plastic/nylon connectors available in good sizes and size changes.
Its a run with no sharp bends and they wont rust!
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And get SS hose clips from same source. In a previous life we also used to grease hose clips before fitting, easier to remove or tighten in x years time!
For joiners use a short piece of old pipe or plastic/nylon connectors available in good sizes and size changes.
Its a run with no sharp bends and they wont rust!
jon
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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
AdrianC wrote:kevtherev wrote:Ian Hulley wrote:While doing this I'd also replace the heater hoses as well .... daft not to really as you have easy access to them![]()
Actually while the van is on stilts, there's quite a list of stuff to be getting on with... if your're that way inclined
...and this is why my stainless pipes are sat in the shed...
So are mine ... because of my shagged shoulder


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Re: removing long metal water pipes..
I've just done this and I can't believe it's a straightforward job with the tank in place. I removed my tank (which is a doddle) so why give yourself a hard time?
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