Running oil pipes

Patrick · #1 19th February 2006, 15:32

Is there any technical reason not to run oil pipes up and over like this, or would they be better going under? I'm worried about the pipes getting damaged running under:

MartinClan · #2 19th February 2006, 16:49

I ran my oil pipes under. The steering rack is lower than the oil pipes anyway so if anything is going to happen the steering rack will catch it first.. I am not sure if running the oil pipes "over" is a good idea - I guess there is the possibility of getting an air lock.

Robin

Patrick · #3 19th February 2006, 17:00

Good point about the rack! I need to get some different connectors for the cooler to reduce the bends in the pipe going underneath.

Would make the engine bay a bit cleaner too over that side.

Alfie · #4 21st February 2006, 09:28

I have run mine underneath, same as Robin. I've had a good look and if they still look vulnerable when everything is up together then I may attach some sort of mesh guard between the steering rack mounting brackets. What do you think?

Alfie.

Patrick · #5 21st February 2006, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfie

I have run mine underneath, same as Robin. I've had a good look and if they still look vulnerable when everything is up together then I may attach some sort of mesh guard between the steering rack mounting brackets. What do you think?

Alfie.

Sounds like an idea. I've got my coolant pipes down quite low too so I think they would benefit from a guard.