leaking slight oil from Valve Cover

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z I like the latter comment; not so much the former. The main reason compression tubing fittings fail is because of improper installation - usually over-tightening. A

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07-25-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I like the latter comment; not so much the former.

The main reason compression tubing fittings fail is because of improper installation - usually over-tightening. A close second is over-tightening during reassembly. Follow the manufacturer's procedure for installing the fittings (usually hand-tight plus 1/8 to 1/2 turn depending on size) and you will have very few leaks. When re-assembling, just snug the nut up - it doesn't have to be as tight as many people think.

what compression tube fittings? they are an flares, when you take them off put them back on just as tight as a new instal. bad advice is worse than no advice

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