hoss1720 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I have just decided to replace the rear pipes on the system,following a ruptured pipe. I was wondering if anyone has replaced the originals with made up units, a combination of metal and flexible hose. I have taken mine off and made a bypass on the valve block for now to keep the pump lubricated. Any pics or plans would be great. If I have any success I will post the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 We considered it, as we are well into hydraulics, but went for the proper kit. It fitted on, had extra joints so the body could stay on, and the clamps were already there. What we spent in cash we saved on time. After doing it I can't see any tech reason not to build your own. The valve block can be tapped with hydraulic threads should it be so corroded it won't take 'O' rings. We were okay with ours, but a mate did his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'd start with Goodridge. They can probably do the whole pipe in SS wrap and the right banjo on the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss1720 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Pipes made. Made them longer than the originals so to avoid the awkward bends over the axle. I have some 10 mm stainless pipe to go into the valve block. I will post some pictures of them once fitted. Cost,less than£50 for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-headache Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I stripped the valve block tapped all the hi-pressure holes and made up hydraulic hoses to replace the rotting Ace pipes and to cure the leaking valve block, after 3 years not a drop of oil lost and Ace works like it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoss1720 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Valve block stripped,all pipe ports drilled and tapped to take 3/8 BSP pipe fittings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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