Sundance Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 My wifes 95' has a "water pipe" made of aluminum that has started to disintegrate where the radiator hose attaches. The local dealer wants $260 for one!! Plus another $20 for the 2 O rings needed. The dealer called it either a water pipe or crossover tube. Any ideas on a better source to get one?? I am hesitant to get a used one. If this one is rotting away I would imagine it's a common problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 $50.00, but I'll have to ship it to ya. I could get the o-rings, but only at the same $$ as dealer. PM me if you wish, negotiations accepted;) Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 buy a used one, there's plenty out there that are still in great shape. i have a 97 impreza, 96 legacy, picked up a 97 and 95 legacy this summer for friend/relative and all had the original pipes in good condition (and this is the rust belt). if you buy one from someone here (like that guy just offered), then you can ask them the condition or check out a photo. any yard you get one from should be able to as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Pic coming, please wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks Guys................ I haven't seen the part yet myself. I'm out of state. Appreciate the pic. I am still concerned as to why her's rotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Apparently my IT guy has this 'puter locked down too tight, I can't download to USMB. I 'll need to e-mail you. lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 yeah i thought that was strange as well that it's rotted. if non-distilled (tap) water is used, lots of deposits coagulate in the radiator, hoses, and pipes. usually doesn't cause rot though. dunno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have a couple 2.2 water pipes, in good conditions. $40 shipped from CO. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 better yet Check Portland Craigslist Look for SUBARU WATER PIPE I'll post it there. Just give it a few minutes to post... Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 OK Thanks!! I'll talk it over with her and we'll let you know ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have emailed the following link to my wife for part ID to be sure. It is labled as "water pipe". Is this the one you guys are talking about?? This one is new and only $133 new........ better than the local dealer to be sure. http://fargovalley.hondasubaruparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=215050&chapter=&Sectionids=0,2308&groupid=51823&subgroupid=3817&componentid=0&make=32&model=Legacy&year=1995&graphicID=7521045&callout=17&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 dats da one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 better yet Check Portland Craigslist Look for SUBARU WATER PIPE I'll post it there. Just give it a few minutes to post... Lewis Oh the stuff I am sure you could find searching that on craigslist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh the stuff I am sure you could find searching that on craigslist What's that supposed to mean??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GL Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I have a couple 2.2 water pipes, in good conditions. $40 shipped from CO. Larry Fine... $15.00 plus shipping VIA UPS ground. Do I hear $10.00?.... Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Lewis, Shot you a PM............ let me know ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Water pipe located and acquired. thanks for all the help it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I've seen minor pitting in a lot that I've worked on... never to the point that it was a problem though. I suppose that since that's one of the hottest points in the cooling system, any corrosive or otherwise unfriendly chemical reactions would occur faster there than somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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