Go back to home

Water leaks

Author
redboy
MR2 Enthusiast
  • Total Posts : 5
  • Scores: 0
  • Reward points: 296
  • Joined: 2016/03/06 14:09:10
  • Status: offline
2016/03/06 14:19:09 (permalink)
0

Water leaks

Wondering if any of you have had the same drama as me. The 2 copper water pipes that run on top of the petrol tank, but under the body from back to front are cracked and leaking. Can I get replacement pipes? or is there another solution. At the moment all of the underneath of my car including the petrol tank is on my mechanics floor. Help! 
#1


10 Replies Related Threads

    TomsMR2
    MR2 Scholar
    • Total Posts : 206
    • Scores: 16
    • Reward points: 5057
    • Joined: 2011/04/07 19:51:15
    • Location: Perth WA Australia
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/06 14:28:11 (permalink)
    +1 (1)
    They will be cracked where the brackets are welded on.
    You can braise them up but the best thing is to do what I did and run rubber lines instead
    #2
    stuka
    MR2 Deity
    • Total Posts : 1183
    • Scores: 113
    • Reward points: 4767
    • Joined: 2011/04/07 19:51:15
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/06 20:33:33 (permalink)
    +1 (1)
    I have spare ones if you need them
    #3

    redboy
    MR2 Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 5
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 296
    • Joined: 2016/03/06 14:09:10
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/09 10:36:10 (permalink)
    0
    You Guys are awesome. My Mechanic has ordered them from Japan $1400. My wife is not happy. I've had my car for 10 years and I love it and want to keep it in good nick.
    #4
    Falcon
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 623
    • Scores: 167
    • Reward points: 5033
    • Joined: 2011/04/07 19:51:15
    • Location: Brisbane Australia
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/09 12:40:07 (permalink)
    +3 (3)
    NO - NO    Shoot the mechanic.    Cancel the order.   Shoot him again.
    Where are you located ?   They can be brazed.
    #5
    TomsMR2
    MR2 Scholar
    • Total Posts : 206
    • Scores: 16
    • Reward points: 5057
    • Joined: 2011/04/07 19:51:15
    • Location: Perth WA Australia
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/09 13:48:11 (permalink)
    +2 (2)
    I'm with Falcon that's just nuts, it's an easy repair and they will give out again as it is a design flaw
    #6

    redboy
    MR2 Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 5
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 296
    • Joined: 2016/03/06 14:09:10
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/11 13:58:42 (permalink)
    0
    Oh oh, it's too late to cancel the order. Wish I'd spoken to you guys earlier. My wife is not happy. I live in the Blue Mountains and Mr2s are extremely rare and no body knows their quirks. I've had mine for 10 years and don't plan to part with it until I'm too old to get in to it. I value your expert opinion and I am sure this is not the last thing I will need help with. By the way, if after pressure testing the cooling system and the radiator fails, how much would you think I would have to spend on a new on? thanks in advance.
    #7
    Carmikey
    MR2 Deity
    • Total Posts : 1969
    • Scores: 260
    • Reward points: 6437
    • Joined: 2012/04/23 15:31:23
    • Location: Greenwith 5125, S.A. Australia
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/11 15:05:49 (permalink)
    0
    redboy
    if after pressure testing the cooling system and the radiator fails, how much would you think I would have to spend on a new on? thanks in advance.


    U can buy good quality After market alloy units on ebay for as little as $120.
    I've had about 3 in previous mr2's & never had any problems with them. 
    #8
    Shaz
    Supporter
    • Total Posts : 1434
    • Scores: 226
    • Reward points: 5852
    • Joined: 2012/11/05 13:09:54
    • Location: Newcastle
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/11 15:15:14 (permalink)
    0
    Hi Redboy,
     
    There will be a few of us at Penrith tomorrow.  Al Palmer is having his Annual Toyota Classic Car Show.
     
    Starts at 12,  goes until 3 ish.
     
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1749673991923263/

    MR2 Club of NSW - Outgoing Club Secretary
     
    1990 SW20 N/A
    WaaaHooo
     I love my little blue 2, she is worth it.  I love my little blue 2, maybe , yes, I love my little blue 2.
     
    http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=94040
    #9
    redboy
    MR2 Enthusiast
    • Total Posts : 5
    • Scores: 0
    • Reward points: 296
    • Joined: 2016/03/06 14:09:10
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/12 09:27:44 (permalink)
    0
    Thanks for the invite Shaz. Unfortunately I work on Saturdays and Sundays so I am quite a bore. Will there be photos pasted somewhere?
    #10
    Randomity
    MR2 Aficionado
    • Total Posts : 188
    • Scores: 10
    • Reward points: 2104
    • Joined: 2012/12/07 00:45:48
    • Location: Adelaide, SA
    • Status: offline
    Re: Water leaks 2016/03/13 15:44:18 (permalink)
    0
    Jeez,
    That is an absurd price Redboy.
    Your mechanic has taken you for a ride, man.
    Those heater pipes are perfectly repairable. If you get them out (have to drop the fuel tank) you can get it braised for $20 or something if you go to a radiator specialist.
     
    This is a fairly well-known issue. I'm just sorry your mechanic did that so quickly without considering alternatives...
     
    If I'd seen this post before I would've offered to drive over from SA, bring all the tools necessary and do it for you for half that amount myself.
    post edited by SWTato - 2016/03/13 16:44:04

    Current: 1992 SW20 MR2 GT-S
    1997 BMW 318ti Rally car/Lemons car?
    Daily: 2017 Subaru WRX
    Tow Car: 2011 Ford Falcon FG XR6
     
    Previous: 1999 AE101 Corolla
    1986 AE82 Corolla
    1991 SW20 MR2 Mongrel
    1991 Nissan S13 Silvia
    1982 Nissan 280ZX
    #11
    Jump to:
    © 2025 APG vNext Trial Version 5.5