Help identifying hydraulic pipe

[Matt H]

This is the pipe I need to replace for the MoT... Does anybody know what it is/where it goes?

[Kevin B]

Thats the leakoff return pipe from the security valve, very common to see it split at that location (as its quite a tight bend, and the rubber tubing has a moulded seam which it always splits on), as it seems to have happened in your case. Its very easy to cut the end off of the split pipe, and remake the connection to the security valve.

This piece of rubber pipe, is then joined onto a length of rigid nylon tubing which runs along the top of the subframe in a plastic sheath, and then joins onto the main octopus, in close proximity to the front height controller.

[Way2go]

I didn't find there was enough spare pipe to trim (ABS Car) but this pipe can be bought as fuel hose from a local motor factor quite cheaply.

It's a sod for access and the nylon pipe can't be drawn out due to a T connector nestling in the subframe nearby. So what should be a 5 minute job is considerably longer as you learn new contortions to achieve it!

[Matt H]

I hear the word Octopus and shudder

It does seem pretty tight as it is, so I'm doubtful I could snip the end off and re-attach it.

If anyone has the specs on which generic rubber (silicone?) pipe to go for, i'll just go ahead and replace it.

Also, is there any way of doing it without getting a face full of LHM? As it's a return I guess it won't just flow out? I've never done any sort of hydraulic work on a BX before. I've just been lucky I guess.

Thanks!

[Linegeist]

Fuel pipe's just fine - I use the reinforced plastic clear stuff which, when gently heated with a hot air gun, goes very floppy, will deform quite happily, and slips over other, larger pipes, shrinking back as it cools to make a nice tight fit.

There's no pressure in this pipe at rest, so a dribble is all you should expect from it. This is 'soak up rag' country at worst.

To do this job properly/easily, you really need to get the wheel off and get the car up on axle stands. Then it's a (relative) doddle.

[djm666]

the pipe costs bugger all, you just use solvent pipe with the green stripe on it. just like citroen use.
it is not a major.