On the scrounge.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:20 pm

Well, actually it's to borrow. For the BXagon. Anyone got a pipe-flaring tool and some kunifer pipe they can temporarily donate to the BXagon Challenge?

Ta!

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:08 am

I've got a complete pipe flaring kit - but it's bloody heavy ....... and I live a fair way off from you Philip.

Anyone coming this way?

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:44 am

I have the small hand held one you can borrow, but no pipe.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:59 am

Thanks Ken, now I have to work out a way of getting it on the BXagon. Time for the BXC pony express?

So, where can I find pipe?

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:00 am

No worries, it will post cheaply, but will require a signature, don't want those lovely guys at royal mail dumping it when they find it's no use to them

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:05 am

I live in Blaenau Ffestiniog, so could possibly pop over to you Bob. The amount of free time I have will depend on whether it passes the MOT tomorrow though...

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:30 am

mat_fenwick wrote:I live in Blaenau Ffestiniog, so could possibly pop over to you Bob. The amount of free time I have will depend on whether it passes the MOT tomorrow though...

I don't think it needs a special trip Matt. Thanks, though!

Ken, let me know how much to P&P is (I'll PM you my address) and I'll reimburse you. I'll sign for it. Now, I need someone to supply some kunifer pipe! Anyone know a source?

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:17 pm

I bought a roll of the stuff about 3 years ago from a standard motor factors in Reading (CAFCO - IIRC) along with assorted fittings and nipples.

The whole shebang cost me less than £25 if memory serves.

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:17 pm

Sorry about the serial repeat posts. I moderate on an internet forum that has the 'edit' and 'quote' buttons reversed compared to this one - and it's proving a habit that's hard to break.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:20 pm

Thanks for the lead. What should I be asking for (pipe diameter and so on)...?

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:28 pm

I simply measured the diameter of the existing pipe using a vernier caliper and asked for a roll of that ............ They had it in stock - along with various others for different marques.

I'm assuming everybody knows that 'Cunifer' simply refers to the Cupro-Nickel it's made from .............

Sorry if that's a dimwit answer.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:54 pm

No, that's fine. I'll see if I can get some. It's a just-in-case option.

Jaba · Post by **Jaba** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:01 pm

CAFCO used to be Camberley Auto Factors. They are now Motor Parts Direct, a standard parts factor chain based in Suffolk I believe.
This is not a bid to become the clubs historian/archivist by the way.

Whilst they may sell cunifer piping it is extremely unlikely that they will have the Citroen version of a pipe flaring tool.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:17 pm

GSF sell rolls of 3.5mm Cupro-Nickel hydraulic pipe, which is what most of the pipes on a BX are, i think they evn sell the other diamiters but its not cheap,

or there is always Martin at pleiades he will more than likely sell you some shorter legnth than GSF sell,

he even used to sell the citroen type flairing tool
regards malcolm

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:47 pm

I will try GSF too! (And might have some vouchers, who knows!)