Oil Return Pipe

[gmunro]

Hi Gents (and Ladies),

Re My 4.2 Series 1E-Type, I have bought a length of pipe from SNG B to connect the oil filter unit to the return pipe on the sump. This pipe is seriously reinforced and I have tried all my best efforts to connect the rubber pipe over the two metal fittings - one on the oil filter unit and the other on the sump. Try as I may, I cannot get the pipe over the fittings. I have tried heating the pipe to soften the rubber, applied WD40, applied oil, you name it and still I cannot get the pipe over the flanges of the two fittings. Help guys and gals ...... what can I do? My hands and wrists are wrecked and I am no further on! Yours aye. George

[mgcjag]

Have a look here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8800 look at the last post.... the two ends are different sizes.....various ways to get around it... Steve

[ETTony]

Yes that damn reinforced hose is a sod to get on the filter housing pipe and the sump pipe.
I replaced mine recently when working on the oil relief v/v and ballance chamber.
I had the oil filter housing on the bench already. Remove the sump pipe fitting.
Beat on the rubber hose end with a medium hammer (you do not need weight, just frequent taps, this makes the rubber malable.
After a minute, quickly slip the hose fully onto the pipe, which needs to be secure in a vice.
Then do the same for the oil filter housing pipe.
This makes the job almost a pleasure.
Good luck

[Tbob]

Beat on the rubber hose end with a medium hammer:

Don't you love it when the valid solution is to beat on something? Its cathartic.

[ETTony]

Oh and best drop the oil level, before you remove the return pipe from the sump

[Hugo]

How about using silicone hose instead?
It means you'll have to find something else to beat on, but that's a small price to pay.

[mark10337]

Or get one from Classic Jaguar in Silicon with the different sized ends (1/2 & 5/8)

http://classicjaguar.com/cjparts/sol.php

[Hugo]

For what it's worth - and I'm not saying it is suitable material since it is used for hot water - silicone hose with different sized ends is freely available from people who sell heating supplies for coaches - such as THHS heating & ventilation.