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(Message started by: and11 on Mar 30^th, 2009, 1:54pm)

Title: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by and11 on Mar 30^th, 2009, 1:54pm

Im looking for the pipes from autobox that go under radiator, and also a battery cover, im located in leeds, Andy. 2.3 Ultima 1996

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by bizzay1 on Mar 30^th, 2009, 2:51pm

I believe the battery covers are only a few quid from FMD

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by Snoopy on Mar 31^st, 2009, 7:42am

The pipes are still available from Ford and the last time I heard of some one wanting them they were not too expensive...If you have a bit of pipe you can cut back to which is still good then rubber or hydraulic pipe with jubilee clips will fix it for you .. I know several members have used that method on here. The oil in the pipes to the coolers is NOT at extreme pressure.

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by mindofitsown on Mar 31^st, 2009, 1:19pm

I agree with Snoopy since I am one of those members that has used the repair method he describes and its still going good after 2 years or more. The pipes I repaired were actually new ones from local FMD that failed after 18 months or so! The failure was a fracture in the mid-rear section resulting from vibration fatigue which I now guard against with the addition of a home made bracket to minimise vibration. The original pipes failed from corrosion close to the cooler where the pipes rest in the foam of the plastic under-tray. This foam soaks up water and rots the pipes. I now wish I had just 'repaired' the original ones.
P.S. Take great care when removing the old pipes from the coooler spigots as they tend to be rusty and very delicate.

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by wojtekor on Mar 31^st, 2009, 10:13pm

I've got a cracked battery cover which can be easily glued and still be as good as new... can send it. but don't think it's worth a hassle as u can get new/like new for a few quid...

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by and11 on Apr 1^st, 2009, 7:30pm

on 03/31/09 at 07:42:39, Snoopy wrote:

I done that but can see that's exactly what has been done before, are both these pipes for autobox oil? I've used injector pipes but worried if thats a bad idea as i just noticed how hot the oil gets. The old rubber pipe replacments seemed to be far overtight and splits occured where the clips were.

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by and11 on Apr 1^st, 2009, 8:26pm

on 03/31/09 at 22:13:38, wojtekor wrote:

I've got a cracked battery cover which can be easily glued and still be as good as new... can send it. but don't think it's worth a hassle as u can get new/like new for a few quid...

Ok, thanks for offer, so will any ford dealers supply these? :)

Title: Re: Wanted autobox oil pipes battery cover
Post by wojtekor on Apr 1^st, 2009, 8:39pm

they should...