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[orac69]

Hi, did some searching but couldn't find anything. Not great with computers.

I have an HS4 on a Torquemaster manifold, and the water pipes are badly corroded. I know I can bypass but would rather plumb it in.

Is there a guide on how to get the old pipes out and what size replacements to use - I can't measure the existing ones as they are dust.

Thanks!

[Ethel]

Not Torque master, but I got the pipes out of a couple of MG Metro manifolds with a little heat, twisting & pulling. There didn't appear to be anything more holding them in.

[Gaz66]

If it's badly corroded try drilling it out as near to its outer diameter as you can and "fold in" and remove whats left of the pipe.

[Spider]

If it's badly corroded try drilling it out as near to its outer diameter as you can and "fold in" and remove whats left of the pipe.

 

I have bored them right through, then fitted a length of copper tube, one piece, through them. If it's a little loose, I'd re-fit them with Retaining Compound.

[orac69]

Thanks all.  I changed the pipes on an SPi manifold before, they were a pig to get out with heat, and an even bigger pig to get the stainless pipes bent to the right angles shape as they arent straight - but the Torquemaster pipes are straight so i'll give it a go!   If I break it a new manifold doesnt seem to be too pricey.