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Old 02-23-2010, 03:41 PM   #118 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by spearfish25 View Post
My other theory is that inadequate hose length and engine vibration/shifting under persistent heavy throttle on/off is causing the hoses to slowly work themselves loose. This is the second case of a hose coming loose in a setup with short hose lengths.

While I think measuring oil pressure at the level of these hoses would be very helpful, I think everyone needs to ensure adequate slack in these hoses (just an extra couple inches). Finally, a true stainless steel hose clamp that can be screwed down may be a good idea rather than zip ties.
I have plenty of slack in my setup.
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