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I had a SZ line break on block side from overtightening.
Posted by
dvice
on August 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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Question for those with BB turbos / SS feed lines
posted by Jayru
on August 23, 2014 at 04:31 PM
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Learned that you barely need any force for the lines, installed another one (it was passenger side, so with about 1-2 hours of swear words I got it on) and tightened it lightly and started car, no leaks yet and no breaking.
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Question for those with BB turbos / SS feed lines
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Jayru
16:31:00 08/23/14
What happens when the lines crimp? (n/m)
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TZAM
21:56:22 08/23/14
SZ lines on my car with no issues. 20k+ kms too.
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MixManMash
08:36:20 08/24/14
Did you grind a relief in the AC bracket?
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Ted (92TT)
11:18:13 08/24/14
It failed on the turbo side, not the block side. (n/m)
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Jayru
11:52:36 08/24/14
I had a SZ line break on block side from overtightening. -
dvice
12:54:22 08/24/14
I guess I didn't word my original question right
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Jayru
13:22:56 08/24/14
Improper tightening via a set of pliers
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ZiNnYc
23:47:21 08/24/14
Re: I guess I didn't word my original question right
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wild_maxx
11:49:54 08/25/14
Where did yours come from Maxx? (n/m)
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ZXoltan
20:11:33 08/25/14
Re: Where did yours come from Maxx?
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wild_maxx
22:12:06 08/25/14
no trouble with mine so far (n/m)
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Turbodog (CT)
18:46:32 08/24/14
Who makes yours Doug? (n/m)
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Jayru
19:42:11 08/24/14
I got them directly from specialty Z (n/m)
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Turbodog (CT)
06:27:08 08/25/14
another 2 votes for the Specialty Z lines
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vorpalZ
12:51:09 08/25/14
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