Crack-pipe adaptor

[thestu]

HAHAHA yeah but think Stuey-boy, I'm not replacing a ~15yr old crack pipe with another 15yr old one am i?!

what you mean? i used a brand spanking billet one do once do it right!

[Tim]

what they went up?!?! must be the cost to get them over here

well when i replaced mine i was quite susprised the plastic just crumbled...and my car is 2 years younger than your mickey...

Yeah the new shipment just come in and the price is higher unfortunately. I bought up big on the first shipment when our dollar was almost at parity with the USD.

If you calculate the cost of ordering direct from Gruven and the cost from Dub Addiction there still isnt a big difference. I could have put the price up a long time ago and just made extra profit on the existing stock. I chose not to as its not how I do things.

[thestu]

Yeah the new shipment just come in and the price is higher unfortunately. I bought up big on the first shipment when our dollar was almost at parity with the USD.

If you calculate the cost of ordering direct from Gruven and the cost from Dub Addiction there still isnt a big difference. I could have put the price up a long time ago and just made extra profit on the existing stock. I chose not to as its not how I do things.

tim you are a good man

[Mrk_Mickey]

what you mean? i used a brand spanking billet one do once do it right!

I mean that when I take out my 15 yr old crack pipe I expect it to break...but when I put a new plastic one in I don't think it will break too soon. Plus, the kit is only $50 US so it's worth just replacing it all with the kit rather than sourcing separate parts.

[DubSteve]

I mean that when I take out my 15 yr old crack pipe I expect it to break...but when I put a new plastic one in I don't think it will break too soon. Plus, the kit is only $50 US so it's worth just replacing it all with the kit rather than sourcing separate parts.

Oh dear great failness I see within this post!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Oh dear great failness I see within this post!

Why, because I'm not buying the best? Can't afford it mate, you can't bag me for that.

THE PLASTIC WILL LAST FINE COS THAT'S WHAT IT'S IN THE KIT FOR.

[bboyskidz]

both you guys need to chill the flip out.
I've got nothing against either of you - in fact I thought you were both friends (didn't steve sell mickey his shaved bumper?) - but if you can't be civil on a public forum then take your personal issues elsewhere.

[DubSteve]

If your going to replace a well known problem why not just replace it with something thats better?

If your willing to wait a week and a half to get a kit you could well be doing damage to your car leaving it like that!

[Golf Loon]

I reckon its half assed to replace half the kit. I`d only do it by getting all the 4 pieces and doing it all at the same time.

You are still crazy to buy from the US and wait to heal the leak in your cooling system.

$50 US is $65 AU, how much is postage? Say $30, so thats $95 at least and it will take a week or so.

Meanwhile your car is leaking coolant everywhere and overheating etc.

I will sell you the kit for $130 plus $20 postage, or come and collect it.

You can get it immediately, if there was a problem, its a local issue and you can feel virtuous that you are supporting Australian business and helping keep VW suppliers in Australia in Business. You`ll be glad we are here when you need something that is too heavy to post. Like your 288mm Brake upgrade!

I dont mind paying a couple of bucks more for the local answer if it keeps the specialist on call for other issues.

[Mrk_Mickey]

I reckon its half assed to replace half the kit. I`d only do it by getting all the 4 pieces and doing it all at the same time.

You are still crazy to buy from the US and wait to heal the leak in your cooling system.

$50 US is $65 AU, how much is postage? Say $30, so thats $95 at least and it will take a week or so.

Meanwhile your car is leaking coolant everywhere and overheating etc.

I will sell you the kit for $130 plus $20 postage, or come and collect it.

You can get it immediately, if there was a problem, its a local issue and you can feel virtuous that you are supporting Australian business and helping keep VW suppliers in Australia in Business. You`ll be glad we are here when you need something that is too heavy to post. Like your 288mm Brake upgrade!

I dont mind paying a couple of bucks more for the local answer if it keeps the specialist on call for other issues.

Mate I can't be bothered repeating myself over and over...a couple of bucks is like a week's pay to me. That's the problem right now, it was the problem for a long time, and it probably WILL be the problem for another two weeks. I haven't even got enough money to buy the damn kit (a FULL kit with absolutely everything in it might I add) and people are trying to tell me to waste DOUBLE on the crack pipe alone when the bloody thing is still intact???

And Steve..dude, I don't know what you've got against me but what the hell is the point in your ''failing thread'' post? Why would you try to provoke?

At the end of the day, a plastic crack pipe has lasted in my car for 15 years and it is still intact. I don't see why buying a replacement plastic part would be a bad idea, seeing as the car itself probably won't make another 15 years, let alone 10.

[Mrk_Mickey]

From here on I want my first question answered please. Temporary fixes to the problem. Thanks.

[Golf Houso]

From here on I want my first question answered please. Temporary fixes to the problem. Thanks.

When the flow stops, clean the areas use a Plastic epoxy such as Aldrite.

As for the plastic crack pipe, as in Mickey's case I just got a new plastic one for 14US, close to around 30 inc postage with other items and will almost certainly last longer than the life of the car, especially considering the generally highly mortality rates of VR6...

This isn't about how much money you spend on something or what is the "best" possible solution, but rather whats the best option considering the budget. I'm finding it difficult how some of you are failing to grasp this...

[william]

i have a plastic weld kit if you bring it here i can fix it for you, i think your best option would be to get steves old one if you ask nicely

[Mrk_Mickey]

i have a plastic weld kit if you bring it here i can fix it for you, i think your best option would be to get steves old one if you ask nicely

Thanks mate but I've been offered it for free. Seb came to the rescue yet again and he's easier for me to get to. Thanks for the advice people

And thanks for the part again, Seb!