Water/Bleed Pipe S3

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Neil Duke
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#1 Water/Bleed Pipe S3

Post by Neil Duke » Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:35 pm

Hi,me again,there are two small pipes,going from the inlet manifolds,to either side of the header tank,one broke off,as soon as I touched it.what is the easiest way to change them?Drill them out?Heat?Are new ones available,or just a bit of tube?Best way to secure them?
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#2 Re: Water/Bleed Pipe S3

Post by rossco_j » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:55 am

Hello Neil,
I may have had a similar problem...Drilled & tapped for a new BSP barb. Replaced with a new section of hose. Hope the photos help.


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#3 Re: Water/Bleed Pipe S3

Post by Neil Duke » Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:37 am

Magic,thanks for that.
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65 Austin Healey 3000
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