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Old 02-06-2009, 10:08 PM
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Unhappy Leaks on 3door PAS pipes!

Iv got a small leak on my pas pipe were it goes in to the pump , it looks like it comeing from the pipe it's self, iv sealed it about 5times but still a little damp, anybody had the same problem
Old 02-06-2009, 10:11 PM
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is it coming from the copper washers or the weld on the banjo? mine was leaking from the join on the banjo, i braised it and it's been fine since
Old 04-06-2009, 01:47 PM
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Looks like it comeing from the braised bit, il get it done.Are these common for going at the braised banjo?
Old 04-06-2009, 02:32 PM
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yes it is and its difficult to repair because of the PAS fluid. I had to get a new (second hand one) after trying to braize it 3 times.
Old 04-06-2009, 02:40 PM
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i cut mine & welded -6 fittings on & fitted an adaptor into the pump & fitted goodridge hoses in. also fitted a small cooler where the long metal pipe ran under the pass side inner guard
much neater job
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Been to my local ford dealer, & the pipe is £80, FOOK THAT !!
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