Oil pressure gauge feed pipe S3

[badback]

As I seem to have lost / misplaced the original oil pressure gauge feed pipe for my 1967 S3 Elan renovation project my question is was this pipe plastic as on the S4s or did the early cars use a copper pipe

Brian

[Elanintheforest]

It's a kind-of plastic/nylon on my S3 which come to think of it, after 43 years, is a bit of a worry!

Mark

[Galwaylotus]

I wouldn't go with either plastic or copper. The latter can work-harden and crack over time. On my Mini I installed a Goodridge hose in -4 size (I think) and the response to pressure changes is terrific.

[bcmc33]

I bought a new one from Paul Matty recently in response to a friend reporting his plastic pipe becoming brittle over the last 40 years.

[badback]

Thanks all good advice will get a new one from Matty

Brian

[oldelanman]

If you need another option these people do all types.
http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/html/oil_pipe_lines.html

[badback]

Thanks Roger I had not thought of speedograph I used them some years ago for gauges and cables

Brian