billmahy Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) I bought a stainless steel version of the return pipe 145398 from TRGB a couple of years ago, but it has a slightly different angle and length at one end compared to my original TR5. TRGB responded that they are aware of this and the pipes have been made to be universal due to minimal numbers of tr5s, also triumph moved the position of the lower rad inlet on the later TR6. Apparently they do fit if you angle them slightly, but I'd rather have the correct TR5 shape. I've seen that Revington TR does a steel and stainless steel version, but at about £50. Has anyone been able to find another source for an original shape pipe for a 5, preferably in stainless? Update 7th Feb: Enquired at an exhaust manufacturer if they could bend it to shape. Was possible, but would cost £50 for 30 minute session. So tried my MoT mechanic. Tried the cherry-red method, but as the stainless is very strong, it was difficult and ended up putting a crease in the pipe. Still looking out for an alternative source. Edited February 8 by billmahy Update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) The pipe change corresponds with the radiator change during TR6 production. It is not some unique TR5 quirk. What you have been sold is a 158417 not the correct 145398. I see your frustration, all the UK parts specialist suggest the use of the later different shaped pipe that does not line up with original pre '72 radiator lower outlet pipe. Roadster Factory in USA list the the pipe. You would need to contact them about availability http://tuna.zeni.net/trf/sitesearch_results.php?cmd=Search!&q=145398&ul=trf&s=DRP Edited February 1 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 13 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: . Roadster Factory in USA list the the pipe. You would need to contact them about availability http://tuna.zeni.net/trf/sitesearch_results.php?cmd=Search!&q=145398&ul=trf&s=DRP Sadly not at the moment due to the fire. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Hi - can you not heat it up to cherry red and bend it back to match the original and then cut it to same length? Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billmahy Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 47 minutes ago, rcreweread said: Hi - can you not heat it up to cherry red and bend it back to match the original and then cut it to same length? Cheers Rich I had considered reworking it, but I've not done that before and I might make a pig's ear of it. Only as a last resort lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 (edited) Cut the bend off and fit a longer (elastic) hose? Edited February 1 by Z320 One word too much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billmahy Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 27 minutes ago, Z320 said: Cut the bend off and fit a longer (elastic) hose? Good work around, but would make the pipe and hose bespoke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 3 hours ago, rcreweread said: Hi - can you not heat it up to cherry red and bend it back to match the original and then cut it to same length? Cheers Rich Yep, good approach. Blow lamp on the bend to red heat Hold one bit in the vice then insert a bar or piece of wood and bend back to match your original sample. Cut to length as required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I had the TRGB pipe on my TR6 with the earlier radiator and it fitted OK, infact I didn’t realise it was wrong until last week when I had to fit an exchange radiator that is the later type. George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 I had initially ordered the wrong pipe for my early tr6 as well. I bought the correct pipe from Revington, including a welded-on boss for a temperature sensor (switch), which activates an electric radiator fan. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reginald Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 The new pipes don't have the ridge formed on the ends of the pipes as the original ones do which help the hose stay in place I silver soldered a ring off metal around the end of the pipe about 1/8" in from the ends Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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