Excuse my zero knowledge.

I like the end job, but could the pipes be replaced with a flexible braided hydraulic pipes with the couplings or wouldn't the couplings fit through the gap? MY17 RRS 4.4d V8 Autobiography - Aintree Green (also referred to on Topix as British Racing Green)

I reckon they would fit through the gap ok and as long as the pipe is rated above say 450-500 Bar (that gives a safety margin above the max operating pressure of the system). It would need to be secured to the chassis as you wouldn’t want a flexible pipe snagging on anything. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

awesome thanks for response

Out of interest, did you fit dampers or leave it as it was without them? Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Is that a question for me?

I didn’t fit them as I read in the WS manual it said to remove and dispose of as they are not required. I have a feeling that they didn’t fit them after a certain VIN and made it a retrospective action to not refit them if removed on older vehicles. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

Yes it was and thanks.

I checked and mine doesn't have them either. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Hi Britplumber, hoping to get some help and advise based on your repair on the hydraulic pipes on your range rover. i have the lower pipe corroded, can you help me with...

1. What size pipe do I need? is it flexible or fixed?
2. What type of coupler?
3. how do i cut with a regular saw?

Thanks for the advise and support

Jig

How do I cut these pipes? Angle grinder hand saw, is there risk of filings getting into the system?

If the pipes are quite rust will the compressor fitting still fit?

Going to a hyraulic place this afternoon, is flexibl pipe better? what thickness pipe and bore?

Thanks

bump

I’ve replied to your PM. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

Hi guys
I have a same issue with my pipes
Please help
Can I replace the damaged part of pipe for mild steel pipe 10mm OD 1mm wall thickness and mild steel compression coupler 500 bar rated
Many thanks

Yes you can, but I’d go for Stainless as the price difference is minimal. Also, you will need to cut back to area with no corrosion so the olives can seal. Any pitting or ovality in the pipe risks a leak. 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

Thanks Plumber
Really appreciate
I see my next challenge
Clean the tubes😁😁
Also thinking to put double ferrule couplers

Hi Britplumber,

Many thanks for all your input to the others on here with this issue which I have as well - I've recently bought a RRS 2010 vintage - bought it as a 'good deal' with no MOT but...

It's since failed MOT on the same issues you and the other guys in this thread have had, i.e. hydraulic fluid spraying everywhere! Someone had attempted to replace a section of one of these pipes with rubber hose which had split - my local non-specialist RRS mechanic tried to replicate that with new and better rubber hose which of course failed as well.

I've done a fair bit of research now (which I should have done before I bought the car, I know...), talked to many people and was close to giving up hope but then came across this forum and your posts and now have a bit more confidence that I have another choice other than paying 2-3k for a specialist/main dealer repair or selling it for spares/as a non-runner. Really hate to give up on anything so although head says get rid, heart says it's a great car to drive and why should I let a foot long section of pipe defeat me?!?

Sorry for the saga but I feel a lot better about things now - I just need to get down to the job.

I notice you live in Sleaford as well so may well pass you on the road when I have my RRS up and running - I may pm you as well with further tech queries as I get down to the job.

Thanks again,

Dave

Hi again Britplumber,

Just wondered if the WS manual you referred to earlier was a Haynes one or a genuine LR one?

Cheers,

Dave 2010 3.0 TDV6

1999 V70 T5