Phoned the Audi shop as I need some gaskets and hoses etc for my turbos.

They sent a fax of exploded view of twin turbo layout, and I asked for prices for two oil feed pipes and return pipes. Same again for water pipes, a stud for one of turbos and both sets of exhaust gaskets.

Price £374

Phoned and said I'd give it a miss (though I'll have gaskets and exhaust stud. Then I mentioned I'll have 8 banjo fittings and bolts/washers and make my own pipework. OK came the reply.

Five minutes later they rang back.

"Er the banjo fittings are £31 each" Yeah times 8.

So not only was first price extortionate, the also underestimated by £240. Bill would have been over £600 for a bit of pipe and fittings.

Can amyone recommend a good, reasonably priced supplier of banjo's and fittings.

Cheers very much.

ATB

Simon

[Edited on 16/3/07 by Simon]

I would look in the yellow pages for local industrial hydraulic enginners.They should be able to provide everything you need and much cheaper than motorsport orientated suppliers.
Paul.

'Frailers' in Church Street, Runcorn is good for Banjos. Also Guitars and amps. Ask for Frank.

Simon

http://www.thinkauto.com

Think automotive are in isleworth and have a good stock of parts,i've used them a few times.

[Edited on 16/3/07 by bob]

Paul,

That's the second time I've heard that today My local friendly m/factors recommended a place not 10 mins from home.

Confused,

I think you

Bob, Used them myself, and will try if local hydraulic place can't help.

Cheers chaps

ATB

Simon

Try here. Enter banjo in the search box.
Steve.
http://store.norgren.com/UK/en-GB/Search.aspx

[Edited on 16/3/07 by stevec]

my local hydraulic place make my oil pipes too , swaged with the correct fittings on for about £25 .

banjo fittings are about £3 each .

youll find most are equipped for BSP and have to order metric stuff .

i do have some BSP/NPT fittings i intended to use for my return if you get stuck .

You'll know this but just a reminder that if its oil hoses you are after - the oil leaving the turbo will be hot - possibly over 150 degrees and so the hose that you spec will need to have a high temperature liner.

The high temp silicone hose is a good bet - some are stable up to 250 degrees

Post some pics up of this beastly conversion then!

Geoff

Hi Simon,

I guess you have specific sizes in mind, classic range rovers have banjo's on the axle breathers, I,m sure I can find some of them for free.

Another thought is get some goodrich brake hoses with banjo ends fitted.

Regards Mark

My local hydraulic stockist rescues me in times like these. Usually easier if you have a pattern to wok to but often you can just do a sketch of what you need and they will come up with something a fraction of the price.

Mark,

I went to our local hydraulic chap today (does tractors, so about the right technology for the old Rover V8, and he'd gonna contact his suppliers Monday and give me prices.

Cheers for all your suggestions.

ATB

Simon