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Old 28 December 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Broke the damned nipple on the header tank which goes to the turbo, has anyone done a successful temp repair?

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Old 28 December 2011 | 09:19 PM
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You could try a piece of 'microbore' copper pipe and solder it ?

Only a suggestion though !
Old 29 December 2011 | 05:15 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/CarGo-6502-Qui.../dp/B002UIZPU0

I have got it from a motor factors in the UK, might even have been halfrauds.
Old 29 December 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Made a connector using two sizes of copper pipe chemical metal join, fingers crossed it doesn't let go on the motorway!
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I have a metal header tank you can have for £20 posted.

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My metal one also broke. Had it silver soldered back on and its been good for ages
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