m3x1c0
Bad luck Buick
- Joined
- Jun 16, 2014
I am using the PTE turbosaver on my car. When we rebuilt the engine I used some high pressure hose from NAPA and used hose clamps on both ends over the hose in combination with the push lock fitting. I was informed that this could be detrimental since the design was meant to be used only with the hose tension over the fittings. so I went with some high quality Continental brand hose designed for these fittings and they immediately started leaking out of the oil filter end. I didn't quite get the hose pushed all the way to the top of the fitting so I cut them and re installed making sure the hose was pushed as far onto the fitting as it could. This held up well for about 1000 miles and is now leaking from both the oil filter end and on the adapter at the block. I'm thinking of putting those hose clamps back on until I can find some AN plumbing that will work with the turbosaver. I am afraid that since oil making its way between the hose and fitting that this will lubricate the lines and combined with the excellent oil pressure I'm getting (75+at WOT) this could make for a messy and catastrophic situation.
Any qualms with my hose-clamp bandaid? Are my fears of the lines popping off unfounded? What size AN fittings should I use? Any recommendations for AN line that isn't stainless (im thinking Earls Pro-Lite or anything with a non-abrasive outer lining since It is hard to keep them from rubbing.)
Any qualms with my hose-clamp bandaid? Are my fears of the lines popping off unfounded? What size AN fittings should I use? Any recommendations for AN line that isn't stainless (im thinking Earls Pro-Lite or anything with a non-abrasive outer lining since It is hard to keep them from rubbing.)