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Hello Roy,

Can we take it you cannot obtain this part from your Audi dealer? And TPS?

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Yes that is correct, it is the first place I looked plus I have tried using 1st Choice as a means to access salvage parts. 

Thanks Roy. Did your local Audi dealer say the part was obsolete? If so, did they suggest that there is a system whereby they can search/alert all dealers (UK and foreign?) to see if it might be available anywhere as unused stock. 

TPS ? - the VAG specialist suppliers.

Partsfinder? - similar to 1st Choice.

Specialist publications such as Modern Classics (there are more). 

Is there a TT Owner’s Club?

If all of this fails, then try local hydraulic hose suppliers ( commercial vehicle) who may/should  be able to make something up for you. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

I have used TPS many times but on this occasion I am out of luck. I have a live searches still open on Partsfinder and 1st Choice. For the most part the pipe is metal with some flexible (rubber) sections. It failed at a fixing point due to corrosion (a common failure point in older cars) so I am advised. I believed this forum is linked to the UK TT Owners club?

Thanks

Hello Roy,

Apologies for suggesting routes you have already been down, but I have also included are a couple of additional ideas. 

If this were mine, I would be looking up commercial vehicle factors and paying them a visit armed with your defective pipe. They are likely to point you in the direction of hydraulic specialists who can probably remake the pipework for you. 

Perhaps you could let us know how you get on. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth, not a bad idea to try independent hydraulic specialists - cheers

pertex down team valley  gateshead     done one for my mate  30 quid  it cost 

https://www.pirtek.co.uk/service-centres/29/tyne-and-wear

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Cheers, I will give them a try

As my children would say, "Google is your friend".

At least you would be pointed in the right direction of hydraulic pipe repairers, best of luck.

I tried Pirtek, unfortunately they could not copy the heavily corroded pipes so now the plan is to have them fabricated in flex and fitted direct to the car.