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Old 12-05-2008, 11:00 AM
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ok i have an RS2000 4x4 which i use everyday, i noticed the other day (saturday) that its leaking brake fluid from a pipe that cant be seen but its not one of the rubber hoses, its hidden up under the fuel tank etc

ok obviously the problem is it needs to be fixed which i cant really do at home, but i cant drive the car to a garage due to the fact i will end up with no brakes on route and that would be stupid, oh and i cant tow it there because its a 4x4 and its advised that they arnt towed

ok so im thinking either i need to get the garage to recover it ? or get a trailer and get it there, both of which cost me cash
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Old 12-05-2008, 11:04 AM
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if the garage is not far away, you could drive it there very slowly/carefully when the roads are empty using the gears and handbrake to stop it if the brakes do fail en route?
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if the garage is not far away, you could drive it there very slowly/carefully when the roads are empty using the gears and handbrake to stop it if the brakes do fail en route?
could do, need to find a garage first as the one i used to use is a bit of a journey with the car how it is
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should be fairly easy to drop the fuel tank and have a look?

you can tow the 4wd as long as all 4 wheels are on the ground and rotating at the same speeds
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should be fairly easy to drop the fuel tank and have a look?

you can tow the 4wd as long as all 4 wheels are on the ground and rotating at the same speeds

correct
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just tow it! It will be fine!
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Its not fast enough to need brakes anyway!
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Its not fast enough to need brakes anyway!
at least it runs
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at least it runs
Very, very true! I have no idea what's wrong with mine and no money to take it anywhere to have it fixed.

You'll be fine to tow it pal, or if you have AA push it down the drive and get it recovered to your garage of choice.
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Very, very true! I have no idea what's wrong with mine and no money to take it anywhere to have it fixed.

You'll be fine to tow it pal, or if you have AA push it down the drive and get it recovered to your garage of choice.
i have the RAC but also a mate with a transit, i have no cash tho i got insurance to pay in 2 weeks, tax end of the month i hate cars
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Originally Posted by kitchy
i have the RAC but also a mate with a transit, i have no cash tho i got insurance to pay in 2 weeks, tax end of the month i hate cars
Try paying Ł400 for Tax, Ł115 for one pair of pads and running an Evo in this petrol price climate!
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Try paying Ł400 for Tax, Ł115 for one pair of pads and running an Evo in this petrol price climate!
Ł160 a month insurance try that!
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buy a pipe flare tool,then cut the pipe before it goes under the tank and after it comes back out.then just join a new pipe in between.
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Ł160 a month insurance try that!
LOL

Have you got a house to pay for aswell?
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LOL

Have you got a house to pay for aswell?
nah i have to live in my car
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Originally Posted by lloyd
buy a pipe flare tool,then cut the pipe before it goes under the tank and after it comes back out.then just join a new pipe in between.
its a plan, i will get my dad on the case when hes back from some stupid volvo training course on friday,
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