SteveW
3rd December 2005, 19:22
The petrol filler pipe and associated breather pipe on my daily use Austin Maestro L 1.3 "F" reg (1989) are literally crumbling away. I discovered that the top of the pipes were covered in damp sticky muck from the spray off the wheel. This must have been there for years and when I tried removing it corrosion from the pipe came with it. When I have been filling up recently a little petrol leaks out onto the forecourt. I have found 2 small holes in the filler pipe and one in the breather pipe. Working on the basis that if petrol can get out water can get in I have blocked the holes with silicon sealer temporarily.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION IS: Where can I get the replacement pipes?
Despite claims to the contrary Rover/Caterpillar cannot supply, comes up as obsolete on their system, nor can the two parts suppliers listed on this site. I have been to every scrapyard in Bury, none had any Maestros in and any scrappers probably have the same problem.
Many Thanks, Steve
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION IS: Where can I get the replacement pipes?
Despite claims to the contrary Rover/Caterpillar cannot supply, comes up as obsolete on their system, nor can the two parts suppliers listed on this site. I have been to every scrapyard in Bury, none had any Maestros in and any scrappers probably have the same problem.
Many Thanks, Steve