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 Jun 29 2018, 10:39 AM
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can't remember  Group: Members Posts: 3,164 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I am running a 911 thermostat and remote oil filter and oil cooler. I figured on going AN fittings since they seem to be abundant and cheap. So I made up some oil lines using SS braided hose and anodized fittings from JEGS. At the time I bought the stuff I could get free shipping and the stuff came pretty much overnight.
Some of the end fittings I used are 45 and 90 degree angles, and they allow the fitting to swivel. I haven't tracked the trouble completely, but it appears that the fittings are leaking at the swivel joints. Any experience with this sort of problem? Is this inherent to the do it yourself type fittings? They aren't like Aeroquipe in that the fitting doesn't cut into the hose. Instead, the fitting is sort of clamped onto the hose with an outer nut. Are there tricks to assembly that I don't know about? Like this on my oil cooler:  |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jun 30 2018, 12:16 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I run Jegs, Earl's and Summit fittings. Never had any issues with leaking. I tried Fragola fittings once and they are crap. Aeroquip is good but spendy.
I mostly use Summit, mainly because they arrive at my house in 2 days from Reno (with standard ground shipping) I don't order Jegs as often because they take over a week to get here from Ohio. I do order them when I need one of their unique fittings. I have AN fittings all over my car and the only real problem I ever have is when I forget to tighten them properly. You may just have a bad batch. It can happen. I would reach out to Jegs and see if they will replace them for you. |
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worn Oil line leaks Jun 29 2018, 10:39 AM
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