405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes

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Wed 22 May 2013 14:28
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - GeordieGuy

I'm trying to keep my 1996 405 diesel on the road - it's still in great condition! However, I've noticed that the PAS pipes f***hest from the engine under the passenger area are corroded. One of the pipes is weeping. I can't find replacement stock anywhere and no fabricator I've contacted is willing to make me a replacement. So, apart from finding an equally rusty pipe from a scrap merchant, I just wondered whether anyone had any ideas on how to either save the pipe or where I could find a replacement? Epoxy metal would just be a quick-fix, I guess! Thanks if you can help.

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Wed 22 May 2013 15:20
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - Galaxy

Just done a quick Google with the subject "PAS Pipes Made to Order" and found this company:

www.powersteeringstore.co.uk/hoses.htm

I'm sure there must be others, too.

I don't think epoxy would pass an MOT, somehow!

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Wed 22 May 2013 15:25
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - GeordieGuy

Thanks - will take a look. Appreciate your time with this. Your google search obviously works better than mine. Most fabricators will make the hoses, but not the metal pipes. Will see if these are different.

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Fri 24 May 2013 12:36
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - GeordieGuy

Looks like I might have to go for a 'fix' rather than a replacement. Hopefully a garage can put some compression joints in - assuming this to be an acceptable remedy. Thanks.

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Fri 24 May 2013 14:09
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - TeeCee

Most fabricators will make the hoses, but not the metal pipes. Will see if these are different.

Get one to make up a hose to length with the correct fittings at each end and use that?

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Fri 24 May 2013 15:25
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - GeordieGuy

OK, thanks. Never encountered this before so all new to me. Really appreciate the replies.

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Fri 24 May 2013 18:35
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - Hamsafar

This happened to a neighbour's 405 about 10 years ago. It went up in flames!
It should have been a recall.

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Tue 28 May 2013 10:19
405 Diesel Estate - Leaking PAS Pipes - GeordieGuy

Right, thanks. I'll perhaps go down the replacement pipe route.

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