Metal Water Pipe

[2052006 10]

After about 6 years (it was one of the first things I had to buy after I bought the car!) it looks like the lower metal water pipe is on its last legs again. Before I buy another from Pug (I presume they're still available?), are they available in stainless or an alternative which won't crap itself in another 6 years?!

 

I suppose 6 years isn't too bad, but it's the sort of part which should really last longer.

 

Or any tips of how to 'rust proof' a new one. I'm guessing they might rust through from the inside too?

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Bbm do one in stainless

 

I replaced mine back along with an OE one and going by the look of the old one it was probably the original 22 year old pipe. Therefore I'm confident I can get a good few years out of this one.

 

Having said that, I don't believe the stainless ones were available when I changed it, otherwise I would have gone for one as they are similar in price.

Edited May 9, 2013 by chipstick

[JamesE 5]

I'm thinking aloud here but couldn't you get a custom made silicone pipe and do away with it completely?

[2052006 10]

Bbm do one in stainless

So they do. Thanks, will probably get one of those...

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

I once used a section of stainless pipe from a hover as a temp fix!

[pug_ham 245 3 Cars]

Bbm do one in stainless

So they do. Thanks, will probably get one of those...

They cost less than the original pipe from Peugeot as well iirc, certainly much less than ebay.

 

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[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Samco do a pipe for this now, Good idea really as it get's rid of 2 fixing point's

[2052006 10]

Samco do a pipe for this now, Good idea really as it get's rid of 2 fixing point's

I guess it's this one (from Samco's website):

 

 

 

205 Gti 1.6 / 1.9 Gti 1985-1992

TB3870

Coolant

1

CK3870

Single piece Lower Coolant Hose

 

However, I'm wondering if it would be suitable for a vts'd engined 205. If I recall correctly, the connection on the rear of the engine is different to that of an 8v? Then again, I have a feeling I may have just used the original 8v hose connecting the metal pipe to the water block? Can't remember!