How to make steering oil pipe for 240?

martin calva · Sep 12th, 2023, 21:45

Hello,
I'm English, in France. A mechanic friend asked if I could track down a steering system oilpipe, Volvo part number 1330232, for a LHD 240.. Skandix shows the part as discontinued https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...ystem/1055580/ and other searches have drawn a blank.

I asked why he did not simply fabricate a suitable pipe, as one would do for brake pipes. He explained that the ends were different from normal brake pipe ends and he did not have the gear for making such pipe ends.

I'd be grateful for any help or advice. Is there anywhere to get such pipes made? Are tools for making the special ends available anywhere? Is there any reference that gives the details of the ends of such a pipe?

Many thanks for any information or suggestions.
Martin

loki_the_glt · Sep 13th, 2023, 07:43

Hello Martin,

If you can find the French equivalent of PIRTEK or a similar hydraulic pipe repair firm, or a heavy plant and machinery servicing company, they can probably supply the appropriate unions and possibly even fabricate a new pipe using the original one as a pattern.

Bob Meadows · Sep 13th, 2023, 09:32

Second vote for using a hydraulic shop/supplier:~

I've had quite a few lines made up for classic cars via the above- some have reused ends if difficult to match... never been let down yet.
All sorts of alternatives exist so it's worth asking.
Parker Hydraulics are good: Preston based & online.
Bob.

classicswede · Sep 13th, 2023, 10:04

I have a company that make RHD pipes for me. If you could send your pipes I could get them made. They need to come off without being bent

martin calva · Sep 13th, 2023, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

I have a company that make RHD pipes for me. If you could send your pipes I could get them made. They need to come off without being bent

This car (in France) is LHD. I'll discuss your kind offer with my friend.

classicswede · Sep 14th, 2023, 20:23

I do have a LHD rack here so could use that as a pattern

Sep 12th, 2023, 21:45	#1
martin calva Senior Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2024 21:33 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Falaise	How to make steering oil pipe for 240? Hello, I'm English, in France. A mechanic friend asked if I could track down a steering system oilpipe, Volvo part number 1330232, for a LHD 240.. Skandix shows the part as discontinued https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-part...ystem/1055580/ and other searches have drawn a blank. I asked why he did not simply fabricate a suitable pipe, as one would do for brake pipes. He explained that the ends were different from normal brake pipe ends and he did not have the gear for making such pipe ends. I'd be grateful for any help or advice. Is there anywhere to get such pipes made? Are tools for making the special ends available anywhere? Is there any reference that gives the details of the ends of such a pipe? Many thanks for any information or suggestions. Martin

Sep 13th, 2023, 07:43	#2
loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Today 15:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Hello Martin, If you can find the French equivalent of PIRTEK or a similar hydraulic pipe repair firm, or a heavy plant and machinery servicing company, they can probably supply the appropriate unions and possibly even fabricate a new pipe using the original one as a pattern. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

Sep 13th, 2023, 10:04	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have a company that make RHD pipes for me. If you could send your pipes I could get them made. They need to come off without being bent __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 14th, 2023, 20:23	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I do have a LHD rack here so could use that as a pattern __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 13th, 2023, 09:32	#3
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:13 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	Second vote for using a hydraulic shop/supplier:~ I've had quite a few lines made up for classic cars via the above- some have reused ends if difficult to match... never been let down yet. All sorts of alternatives exist so it's worth asking. Parker Hydraulics are good: Preston based & online. Bob.

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