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kcav8or · 02-25-2014, 07:44 PM

I just received a used oil return pipe that appeared to be in decent shape, but when I removed the rust I noticed several pinholes in the pipe. How difficult would it be to repair these, and what's the best approach? I'd prefer to fix it here at home where I have a small torch. The garage where the car is located has an oxy-acetylene torch, but I won't be there until Saturday. I'm moderately skilled with both.

If a fix is impractical, I'm sure I can get another one.

Steve Plucker · 02-25-2014, 07:54 PM

Bert's in Denver probably has a ton of them.

Pluck

wsaric · 02-25-2014, 08:07 PM

you could braze the pinholes. lowes or home depot have the rods for a few bucks. however if you add the time and cost of rod, it may cheaper to get another one

Joe K · 02-25-2014, 08:19 PM

Solder will work. The end cups are soldered on on many of these.

Joe K

kcav8or · 02-25-2014, 08:22 PM

The problem is, I added an oil filter kit that requires the later oil return pipe that's an inch longer than the one that was already on it. I couldn't find it at any of the parts house, but I might not have looked hard enough. But I was able to find someone with a used one of the right size. I'll check Bert's to see if they have it.

Classiccanuck · 02-26-2014, 08:01 AM

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02-25-2014, 07:44 PM	#1
kcav8or Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 77	Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe I just received a used oil return pipe that appeared to be in decent shape, but when I removed the rust I noticed several pinholes in the pipe. How difficult would it be to repair these, and what's the best approach? I'd prefer to fix it here at home where I have a small torch. The garage where the car is located has an oxy-acetylene torch, but I won't be there until Saturday. I'm moderately skilled with both. If a fix is impractical, I'm sure I can get another one.

02-25-2014, 07:54 PM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe Bert's in Denver probably has a ton of them. Pluck

02-25-2014, 08:07 PM	#3
wsaric Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 10	Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe you could braze the pinholes. lowes or home depot have the rods for a few bucks. however if you add the time and cost of rod, it may cheaper to get another one

02-25-2014, 08:19 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe Solder will work. The end cups are soldered on on many of these. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

02-25-2014, 08:22 PM	#5
kcav8or Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 77	Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe The problem is, I added an oil filter kit that requires the later oil return pipe that's an inch longer than the one that was already on it. I couldn't find it at any of the parts house, but I might not have looked hard enough. But I was able to find someone with a used one of the right size. I'll check Bert's to see if they have it. Last edited by kcav8or; 02-25-2014 at 09:04 PM.

02-26-2014, 08:01 AM	#6
Classiccanuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada Posts: 221	Re: Pinholes in Oil Return Pipe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) solder