Hi

Thanks for your replies. I am about to order a new pipe, but took some photos. There is a small bose inside the pipe and a brownnish that I gently scuffed with scotch-brite. The soldering joints are rock solid.

I guess I'll maiden with this pipe untill new one gets in.

Jetflash - How can you be so sure about something you didn't witnessed? Fyi, the fuel sistem was properly primed and if you read my previous post carefully, you will understand that this happened because I forgot to open the ball valve during start-up. I never started a turbine, both in test bench and in airplanes without a manual ball valve. This is a must for safety reasons, eventhough they are not included in the JC turbine package.

I know the "official distributor in Portugal" you refer and I can assure you that I'll be better on my own. Regarding the kind help you are offering me, would be nice to know a little more from you and your experience regarding jets.

Enjoy your vacation in Portugal

Best regards

Nuno