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Smoggy
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12 Aug 2012 20:31 #46049
by Smoggy
I know this is something of a generic mechanical question but what is the best way to future-proof my fuel and brake lines. The surface coating appears to be flaking but there is no evidence of rust. I was wondering whether to lightly sand them then give em a good coating of underseal but not sure. Any tips as always greatly appreciated guys.
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12 Aug 2012 20:40 #46053
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Silly question Marky but how do I go about powder coating them without removing them or will I have to take them off to have it done.
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12 Aug 2012 21:13 #46061
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takeing them off it the only way for that but if you have the fuel tank out you can do that or replace them for copper pipe as that wont rust and will probs out last the car paint them before fitting the copper ones then once thay are fitted cover them in grease every now and then
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12 Aug 2012 21:31 - 12 Aug 2012 21:34 #46064
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Yep on reflection Marky I think I am gonna have a go at re-doing them all in copper. I have the flaring/bending tools, it looks easy to manipulate and cheap - just £12 for 25ft, enough to do the whole Jimny
Some of the ebay advertised sets even come with a quantity of fittings 10x 10mm male and 10x 10mm female. Just gotta check how many and which type I need before I order them.
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12 Aug 2012 21:39 #46065
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if your ends are ok cut them off and reuse them just remenber to put the nuts on before flaring the ends iv dont thet before lol and practice if you havent done it for a while i do just to refresh my mind
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12 Aug 2012 21:40 #46066
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Hi mate dont quote me on this but I think I have read some where that the Jimny male and female ends on the break pipes are specific to the Jimny not a generic size just check before you order any?????
Thanks
James
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12 Aug 2012 21:45 #46068
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ends do you mean the nuts or the pipe flairing
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12 Aug 2012 21:47 #46069
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Hey Marky, I notice in your blurb that you have removed your antiroll bar. Do you have any probs at MOT time. I removed mine cos I had to chop out my original crossmember and replace it with a section of 100mm x 50mm 3mm steel box and was too much chew to re-attach it.
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12 Aug 2012 21:49 - 12 Aug 2012 21:52 #46070
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ha ha no as im an mot tester and i test my own cars lol
but to be honest most testers dont do anything about it it is a failure in the book
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12 Aug 2012 21:50 #46071
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The nuts I think mate not 100% sure Iv never done it but I just seem to remember reading somethings abou replacing them just double check.
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12 Aug 2012 21:53 #46072
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lol ok for some eh
Im just hoping to sweetheart my local MOT guys, all my family have taken our cars to him for years, so he may be ok
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