Fuel Cooler Connector Corrosion by Arctic


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Arctic
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Hi
A little while back when i was doing my rear springs and i was under the car i noticed this connector had corroded pic 1 and broken away it might be worth checking yours out if you have time i rejoined it with a scotch lock connector as below. Also sometimes these can leak so i am informed, also worth checking at the same time.

Note the connector on the right by the brake sensor which had also be tucked up there for some reason not now though.
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Broken connector note allen key bolt.
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Connector just placed close to show where it belongs.
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Old end chopped off and new connector fitted.
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All finished note in some of the pics how the fins have got bent from road debris i presume ? you need to check for leaks were the welded pipe fit into the little radiator in two places front and back. Also make sure the rubber pipes are secure.
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Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 07 May 2011, 21:24 #1 

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Duncan
Not sure why this needs to be grounded, to be honest. You can see the dissimmilar metals caused corrosion though. But I suppose it was there for a reason so it must be worth repairing.

Personally, I'm not a fan of scotchlocks, a splice covered with glue lined heatshrink is waterproof whereas a scotchlock isn't.

A good tip for people to check and repair!
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Posted 07 May 2011, 21:33 #2 

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Arctic
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HI Duncan.
Good idea now i will have to change it :roll: you have found me something else to do :lol:
Pearl Firefrost
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Posted 07 May 2011, 21:53 #3 

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ned1
I noticed this the other week when I tried to find out where the brake sensor cable for the rear brakes actually was.

don't ask me why its slapped with copper slip, I had some nearby and thought...ahhh rust...sod it and slap it on....DONT LAUGH FELLAS. lol

Looks like I best get it sorted eh

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Posted 04 Dec 2011, 23:04 #4 

Last edited by ned1 on 04 Dec 2011, 23:07, edited 1 time in total.

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ned1
resized it smaller in photobucket but hasn't worked here??? sorry
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Posted 04 Dec 2011, 23:05 #5 


bertie
Arctic,
You're posts are brilliant because you chuck in so many top class pictures. I have followed many of your how to's.
BTW thanks for the pressure cap seals e-bay link, was just about to buy new cap and saved myself a few quid.
Cheers,
Rob.

Posted 06 Dec 2011, 08:49 #6 

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Arctic
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Hi Rob
Glad i can be of help and the thanks is most appreciated cheers Arctic
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Posted 07 Dec 2011, 01:49 #7 

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Bermudan 75
I have a leak from my fuel cooler. Where can I get a length of replacement hose? and is this a MOT failure?

Cheers

Mike
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Posted 04 Mar 2016, 19:38 #8 

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Arctic
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Rover418275 wrote:I have a leak from my fuel cooler. Where can I get a length of replacement hose? and is this a MOT failure?

Cheers

Mike


HI Mike.
Any good motors factors should sell this type of hose you will also need some new jubilee clips, good luck Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
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Posted 05 Mar 2016, 08:38 #9 

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Bermudan 75
Thanks Steve, as the hose only leaks under pressure it might go un-noticed at the MoT.

Mike
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Posted 05 Mar 2016, 12:47 #10 

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Bermudan 75
Does anyone know how you undo the clamps on the fuel lines in the above pictures?

I have found where my leak is coming from and need to replace the uppermost righthand hose.

Cheers

Mike
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Posted 16 Mar 2016, 19:17 #11 

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Arctic
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Rover418275 wrote:Does anyone know how you undo the clamps on the fuel lines in the above pictures?

I have found where my leak is coming from and need to replace the uppermost righthand hose.

Cheers

Mike


Hi Mike.
You insert a screwdriver into the crimps and twist replace with normal jubilee clip, size 15-20mm for fuel hoses good luck Arctic.
Pearl Firefrost
ARCTIC

Posted 16 Mar 2016, 20:28 #12 


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