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Mike · 02-23-2010, 11:01 AM

So as we all I know, I had a mishap at VIR. Thread is here: Me = 0 / vir tire wall = 1

Mike · 02-23-2010, 11:04 AM

I got the undertray off this morning, bumper and fender are next.

I found that one of the lines slipped off of one of the socketless aeroquip connectors, and the other one is back a little bit. I don't understand how that could happen, as when I made the kit, I had cut a hose a little too short, and could not pull the connector out. The only way to get it out was to cut the hose. Anyway, I guess I will be getting some hose clamps today and double sealing them.

I guess I can take some small comfort in the fact that I went off before the engine had a chance to blow, and that it wasn't something stupid like not tightening the oil filter or reconnecting the fittings to the sandwich plate properly last oil change, which is what I feared.

ChrisSlicks · 02-23-2010, 11:27 AM

Damage doesn't look too bad, new fender, new bumper and crash bar, your $1000 headlight just barely escaped. Hood might be salvageable if you can find someone that can repair aluminum, door shouldn't be a problem.

The fact that your socketless aeroquip fittings managed to push off is very scary. These connections are supposed to be able to hold some serious pressure. Did you have anything else on the fitting externally such as a hose clamp or Modshack zip tie?

Mike · 02-23-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Damage doesn't look too bad, new fender, new bumper and crash bar, your $1000 headlight just barely escaped. Hood might be salvageable if you can find someone that can repair aluminum, door shouldn't be a problem.

The fact that your socketless aeroquip fittings managed to push off is very scary. These connections are supposed to be able to hold some serious pressure. Did you have anything else on the fitting externally such as a hose clamp or Modshack zip tie?

Don't need the crash bar, and hopefully the hood and door can be easily repaired. Probably going with the new Stillen bumper.

Didn't have anything else on the fittings, but I will now!

ChrisSlicks · 02-23-2010, 11:56 AM

I was curious about the fittings because there is the slim chance that adding external pressure could somehow compromise the design. Given that wasn't the case I don't know what the heck could of happened. Perhaps spearfish is right, the pump might be putting out more pressure than we think it is supposed to and we are creating a constriction that is increasing pressure further. Did you use AN-10 or AN-12 ?

02-23-2010, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	So as we all I know, I had a mishap at VIR. Thread is here: Me = 0 / vir tire wall = 1 __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

02-23-2010, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2188	I got the undertray off this morning, bumper and fender are next. I found that one of the lines slipped off of one of the socketless aeroquip connectors, and the other one is back a little bit. I don't understand how that could happen, as when I made the kit, I had cut a hose a little too short, and could not pull the connector out. The only way to get it out was to cut the hose. Anyway, I guess I will be getting some hose clamps today and double sealing them. I guess I can take some small comfort in the fact that I went off before the engine had a chance to blow, and that it wasn't something stupid like not tightening the oil filter or reconnecting the fittings to the sandwich plate properly last oil change, which is what I feared. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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02-23-2010, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Damage doesn't look too bad, new fender, new bumper and crash bar, your $1000 headlight just barely escaped. Hood might be salvageable if you can find someone that can repair aluminum, door shouldn't be a problem. The fact that your socketless aeroquip fittings managed to push off is very scary. These connections are supposed to be able to hold some serious pressure. Did you have anything else on the fitting externally such as a hose clamp or Modshack zip tie?

02-23-2010, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	I was curious about the fittings because there is the slim chance that adding external pressure could somehow compromise the design. Given that wasn't the case I don't know what the heck could of happened. Perhaps spearfish is right, the pump might be putting out more pressure than we think it is supposed to and we are creating a constriction that is increasing pressure further. Did you use AN-10 or AN-12 ?