V6 Coolant Pipes Made up - Page 3

Jezzer 1 · 16th May 2011, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Jake

Hi Chris,

My worry over copper is that it would be too soft, although not an expert on metals, I wasn't sure if copper would react with anything.

Just in the stage of testing the components in a running system, bringing the car upto temperature and checking coolant levels before and after to see if there is any problems (also naturally checking under the car)

Due to the vital nature of this part in the running of the engine, I believe stainless is the best way to ensure engine longevity.

Best,

J

You are perfectly correct about longevity - 316 stainless steel is marine grade and will resist all manner of nasty things.

One thing to bear in mind though. Stainless is not so good at heat dissipation - copper is much much better - so it's probably an idea to try your set out before ordering more. The pipes will probably get hotter than the originals, so make sure they are clear of anything that may suffer.

Jake · 16th May 2011, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

You are perfectly correct about longevity - 316 stainless steel is marine grade and will resist all manner of nasty things.

One thing to bear in mind though. Stainless is not so good at heat dissipation - copper is much much better - so it's probably an idea to try your set out before ordering more. The pipes will probably get hotter than the originals, so make sure they are clear of anything that may suffer.

Thanks for the pointer Jeremy - as you say it will hopefully be tough enough. We want to get the car up and running and on the road by the end of the month, but to ensure the parts are doing their job - we're running the car every evening on the airfield to make sure all is tickety boo!

Exile_Brummie · 16th May 2011, 22:10

Please count me in. Need a set for my 190 quite soon please.

Cheers, Tony Cotter

rgtly · 19th May 2011, 21:17

My uncle did offer to make some of these up for other members after making a set for my car (which are still going strong a year later - see post 21 for pics http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=54316) but we needed an old set as he had thrown away the measurements. Unfortunately nothing progressed from there.

He would probably still be up for helping a few members out if we could get the measurements. Think he was looking at around £30 plus p&p.

I could look at picking this up again if anyone is still interested!

ashb · 20th May 2011, 12:14

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Originally Posted by rgtly

My uncle did offer to make some of these up for other members after making a set for my car (which are still going strong a year later - see post 21 for pics http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=54316) but we needed an old set as he had thrown away the measurements. Unfortunately nothing progressed from there.

He would probably still be up for helping a few members out if we could get the measurements. Think he was looking at around £30 plus p&p.

I could look at picking this up again if anyone is still interested!

At that sort of price i'd be very interested, but i can't help with an old set i'm afraid.

T-Cut · 20th May 2011, 12:55

In terms of materials of construction, I see no reason why copper pipework would be unsuitable. It will be more prone to external corrosion from road salt, etc than stainless steel. but internally there should be no issues. It's essential that the OAT coolant is at the specified concentration and serviced every four/five years. A heat resist paint could be used to protect it. Whatever metal is used, they will all run at the same temperature as the coolant. Heat loss through the pipes will be insignificant so there will be no difference in running temperature.

TC

Crezzer · 20th May 2011, 21:03

Yeah copper would be fine, currently about £6 for a 3 metre length so a lot cheaper to...

16th May 2011, 22:10	#23
Exile_Brummie Member No. 705 MG ZT 190+ & Supercharged ZT 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Please count me in. Need a set for my 190 quite soon please. Cheers, Tony Cotter

19th May 2011, 21:17	#24
rgtly Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 337 Thanks: 50 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	My uncle did offer to make some of these up for other members after making a set for my car (which are still going strong a year later - see post 21 for pics http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=54316) but we needed an old set as he had thrown away the measurements. Unfortunately nothing progressed from there. He would probably still be up for helping a few members out if we could get the measurements. Think he was looking at around £30 plus p&p. I could look at picking this up again if anyone is still interested!

20th May 2011, 12:55	#26
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	In terms of materials of construction, I see no reason why copper pipework would be unsuitable. It will be more prone to external corrosion from road salt, etc than stainless steel. but internally there should be no issues. It's essential that the OAT coolant is at the specified concentration and serviced every four/five years. A heat resist paint could be used to protect it. Whatever metal is used, they will all run at the same temperature as the coolant. Heat loss through the pipes will be insignificant so there will be no difference in running temperature. TC

20th May 2011, 21:03	#27
Crezzer Regular poster Jaguar STR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah copper would be fine, currently about £6 for a 3 metre length so a lot cheaper to...