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pressure testing oil lines
I've fabricated some new oil lines for an auxilary oil cooler on my 993. I'm using Earl's perform-o-flex and swivel hose ends. I was wondering what is the best way to pressure test the hose/end connections before I plumb the coolers?
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09-07-2004, 06:22 AM
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Re: pressure testing oil lines
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follow directions to confirm the hose is seated into the fitting.
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09-07-2004, 11:02 AM
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I think aircraft spruce has a kit for a "bubble test", which involves two plugs, one with a bicycle-style valve, into which you put no more than 10 lbs of air. You dunk it underwater, and look for bubbles.
I've never had a fabbed line leak, and my spyder is covered with 'em, and I've done three oil cooler setups in the last 10 years. What I have had leak was stainless flared junctions as the stainless is too hard to conform to the aluminum AN fittings.
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