Rolls Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Cross over fuel pipe: I have a question about the 5/16th Kunifer cross over fuel pipe. I’m thinking of using a rubber fuel line instead. Less joins + Easier to obtain + no vibration issues + easier to navigate the corner bends. Any thoughts as to why I should stick with a solid pipe? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Hi Roland, I'd also be inclined to go with hose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Hi Roland I would go solid, it gets very hot, rubber will perish and there will be vibration which could causing rubbing and pipe failure. Easy to make a pipe and bend it to fit. I used aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Won't the Ex fuels also eat the rubber? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 One must refit older cars with hoses suitable for modern fuel formulations in any case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted September 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks for all the replies. So is it definitely a solid pipe? I tried using a solid pipe but couldn’t get the tight bends sorted without kinking. (Kunifer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Is there a reason you can't reuse the original pipe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted September 8, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Mine had as combination of stainless pipe and hoses at either end fitted by PO - hoses look like they will need replacing fairly soon for sure - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I think I used aluminium 8 mm pipe, covered in a plastic coating and a mini pipe bender. Something like this.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted October 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 Hi i need to remove the bearing in the transaxle. Does anyone happen to know the size.? Looks like a 46mm. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted October 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 Sorry - the nut size…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 @RollsI'll measure one for you this morning. From memory, I use an imperial 1.75" box spanner, so suspect it's probably 45mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted October 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 That would be great if you could. Thank you. I intend to cut the socket in half and weld on some tube so it’s an extra deep socket. Is that how you would do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) 44mm according to the Vernier I suspect a socket may foul the sleeve nut that secures the outer race, although you could resolve this with a grinder. I use a deep box spanner. I also cross drilled a 6mm hole through the flats of the box spanner. Once I remove the driveshaft, I put a 61mmx6mm rod through the drilled holes, this then effectively provides the spigots that allows you to remove the sleeve nut. (using the same box spanner) This tool has dismantled/assembled a fair number of driveshaft housings and works great! Edited October 6, 2022 by 910Esprit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted October 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 On 03/09/2022 at 14:55, Lotusfab said: Hi Roland I would go solid, it gets very hot, rubber will perish and there will be vibration which could causing rubbing and pipe failure. Easy to make a pipe and bend it to fit. I used aluminium. I ended up going with the solid pipe. It was hard to find the olives for the ends but that is now resolved. Body will be reunited with the chassis tomorrow. Can’t wait. 3 hours ago, 910Esprit said: 44mm according to the Vernier I suspect a socket may foul the sleeve nut that secures the outer race, although you could resolve this with a grinder. I use a deep box spanner. I also cross drilled a 6mm hole through the flats of the box spanner. Once I remove the driveshaft, I put a 61mmx6mm rod through the drilled holes, this then effectively provides the spigots that allows you to remove the sleeve nut. (using the same box spanner) This tool has dismantled/assembled a fair number of driveshaft housings and works great! Are you sure it’s 44? (S2). Appears to be significantly larger than that size. I’ll go with your advice if you are confident. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 The vernier says 44mm (well 43.98 actually...) I first created this tool to use on an S2, so unless you have a non-standard nut, It's 44mm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowrx Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 On 06/10/2022 at 01:18, 910Esprit said: 44mm according to the Vernier I suspect a socket may foul the sleeve nut that secures the outer race, although you could resolve this with a grinder. I use a deep box spanner. I also cross drilled a 6mm hole through the flats of the box spanner. Once I remove the driveshaft, I put a 61mmx6mm rod through the drilled holes, this then effectively provides the spigots that allows you to remove the sleeve nut. (using the same box spanner) This tool has dismantled/assembled a fair number of driveshaft housings and works great! Could you post a pic/link of the wrench/rod tool? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 hours ago, snowrx said: Could you post a pic/link of the wrench/rod tool? Thanks I'd love to, but as a Basic user I've used up all my free space. Maybe I can do it via a hosting site. Leave it with me.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 @snowrxI've added some links to my gearbox tools on this thread: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 06/10/2022 at 12:18, Rolls said: I ended up going with the solid pipe. It was hard to find the olives for the ends but that is now resolved. Body will be reunited with the chassis tomorrow. Can’t wait. Are you sure it’s 44? (S2). Appears to be significantly larger than that size. I’ll go with your advice if you are confident. Thanks Well done Roland, tour nearly there after all the hard work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rolls Posted October 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks. After 7 years (of joy) the body is finally reunited with its chassis. Looks like it’s sitting a little low …. Lol. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted October 17, 2022 Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 A great milestone to reach. What an event. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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