I'm in the process of doing an SSI install on my 79 911SC and I've run into a problem. When I join the hard oil line up with the flexible line from the thermostat I get play between the lines. I tightened the nut down as far as it will go and it isn't clamping the flared flange between the nut and the hard line. It looks as if it is just too warn or squished to get a good bite. Here are some pictures of what I'm talking about (sorry for the crappy cell phone pics).
Connection, not tightened down all the way:
Flange up against hard line without nut pushed up against it:
Flange:
The hard line is new (part number 911-107-739-10-M127) but the flex line is used which is why the flange is a little warn. I would prefer not to spend $125 on a new flex line, especially because I'm driving to 300 miles to southern california on Friday and would like to have to car purring like a tiger before then.
Any creative solutions? I am wondering if I could crush a washer either in front of the flange or in back of the flange. Has anyone else ever had this problem?
Thanks in advance for the help.
-P