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SU HIF6 Fuel Inlet Port Leak
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 3:36 pm
by z4cats
Hello all.
I have a slight leak from the union on my N/S carb on my 3.5 Rover.
I have tried applying some PTFE tape, but that hasn't made any difference.
So, how hard is it to get the whole pipe removed from the casting and replaced?
I can't find anything on the Burlen site that helps.
It is a FZX 1270L if that helps.
Thanks
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:15 pm
by ChrisJC
If you mean the fuel inlet pipe, I think they are just pushed into the ally casting! Probably with some kind of glue.
Chris.
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:46 pm
by z4cats
All done.
I ordered a new one from Burlen. Approx £1+postage
The old one did not want to come out, so was lightly drilled with a 6mm bit until it span and was able to pull out.
New pipe arrived - didn't think to ask for the olive though, so - where do you get a 6mm brass olive from then?
Well, luckily I have a branch of Unimaster near me, and in their bits room some olives.
The new pipe went in with a bit of persuasion and it all bolted up fine.
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 7:33 pm
by v8250
z4cats wrote:Well, luckily I have a branch of Unimaster near me, and in their bits room some olives.
A branch of Unimaster? Don't you mean THE Unimaster? Roger and the boys always provide superb service. Made me a hydraulic line only this week...and they are the very best for over the counter fastener availability
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2014 10:56 am
by z4cats
Indeed you are right, I thought they were bigger.
Is a fabulous resource for bits for my old Land Rover