GaleForce's build

GaleForce · 08-12-2014, 11:59 AM

So far it looks like one 90 degree fitting. I thought buying a "high quality" brand name fitting (Russel Performance) would solve the leaking issue. Nope. I really don't want to drop $25 per fitting until I get a good one.

The car will be going up on jack stands hopefully this afternoon. Looks like I'll be doing an early oil change and swap out the bad fitting, I bought an extra just in case. It's almost like I can see into the future.

jwick · 08-12-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

So far it looks like one 90 degree fitting. I thought buying a "high quality" brand name fitting (Russel Performance) would solve the leaking issue. Nope. I really don't want to drop $25 per fitting until I get a good one.

The car will be going up on jack stands hopefully this afternoon. Looks like I'll be doing an early oil change and swap out the bad fitting, I bought an extra just in case. It's almost like I can see into the future.

I'm going Earl when I replace all the lines with the V1.5 upgrade. They are more expensive but it is what it is.

FYI...I have another small leak, source unknown at the moment. Goes on the lift Friday for inspection and general kit checkup.

GaleForce · 08-13-2014, 08:34 AM

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I'm going Earl when I replace all the lines with the V1.5 upgrade. They are more expensive but it is what it is.

FYI...I have another small leak, source unknown at the moment. Goes on the lift Friday for inspection and general kit checkup.

I wanted to try Earl. From what I read Earl and Russell were the go to fittings. I went Russell because they were the only ones available locally. No leak my a$$

jwick · 08-13-2014, 08:40 AM

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I wanted to try Earl. From what I read Earl and Russell were the go to fittings. I went Russell because they were the only ones available locally. No leak my a$$

I'm going Earl. I'm also wondering if I should use Earl hose too. It's way more expensive than Russell, like over 50% more. Just trying to justify the additional cost. I can't see that much difference in hose and that's not where my issues have been.

GaleForce · 08-13-2014, 09:10 AM

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I'm going Earl. I'm also wondering if I should use Earl hose too. It's way more expensive than Russell, like over 50% more. Just trying to justify the additional cost. I can't see that much difference in hose and that's not where my issues have been.

I don't know if there is any difference in hose, but from what I was reading, it's not advisable to use the ends from one manufacturer with the hose from another manufacturer. Possibly the hose wall thickness is different, and the fittings compensate for it, but there are no specs, or proof to back that up. I'm calling voodoo on the brand "x" fitting must use brand "x" hose.

jwick · 08-13-2014, 09:15 AM

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I don't know if there is any difference in hose, but from what I was reading, it's not advisable to use the ends from one manufacturer with the hose from another manufacturer. Possibly the hose wall thickness is different, and the fittings compensate for it, but there are no specs, or proof to back that up. I'm calling voodoo on the brand "x" fitting must use brand "x" hose.

I'll probably breakdown and buy the Earl hose too.

On a side note. Did I ever send you the pics from my real camera of the a-pillar? I know I took them just I can't recall if I emailed them to you. Alcohol does a number on your brain cells

GaleForce · 08-13-2014, 09:17 AM

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I'll probably breakdown and buy the Earl hose too.

On a side note. Did I ever send you the pics from my real camera of the a-pillar? I know I took them just I can't recall if I emailed them to you. Alcohol does a number on your brain cells

Yes you did send them to me

. I need to post them up somewhere, when I get time. I love the Greddy gauge

I love alcohol too

08-12-2014, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	So far it looks like one 90 degree fitting. I thought buying a "high quality" brand name fitting (Russel Performance) would solve the leaking issue. Nope. I really don't want to drop $25 per fitting until I get a good one. The car will be going up on jack stands hopefully this afternoon. Looks like I'll be doing an early oil change and swap out the bad fitting, I bought an extra just in case. It's almost like I can see into the future. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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