[palwing]

Hi Georgeandkira

Yes, I tend to agree with you about replacing the O rings. It was my original intention, hence why I purchased some new ones. However, on the day, the clip and O rings looked good so I thought I would just poke it back in. If it leaked, I would have taken the connection out again and replaced the clip and O rings. However, surprisingly it did not and over 1500 miles plus a few months later, it’s still not leaking so I will leave it for now. However, I might put some more oil through the system one day, if I am well enough, as I have only flushed 4 litres through so far and I think a few more litres wouldn’t go amiss after this mileage and age. Looking at the fluid that came out, I don’t think it had ever been done before.

Ref the pipe. Yes, there are many options and your plastic tuning idea is shown on YouTube. Guess it’s what works for you at the time.