You could be right. The top was easy as you can see it. The lower one was done by reaching in …bit of a stretch and yes, copper is very soft. Thats why they are used as a sealer. One point though, if the new ending slides back and forth, does it really matter? I have heard that the oil pressure will seal it as soon as its used. Oh, and the flexi pipes I cannot find, perhaps you have a link? Now I know how to get everything apart it might only take me half the time …plus breakages of course.
Now I have to buy a load of new copper washers, well two. I had a spare in case it went wrong …. something told me when I got them ….