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Cell

Did you have oil leaks from your braided oil lines? One of my lines had to be replaced because it ruptured in the middle of the line.

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GaleForce

I replaced all my oil lines and fittings early spring. Used Russel Performance stuff. I see oil at the swivel of one 90 degree fitting.

The leak must get worse when the car is hot, and under pressure because when test it after I clean it up, and adjust the line, everything looks fine, you can't even see it leak when idling. What pisses me off is the oil is dripping on the Z-Speed under tray, then between the wind from driving, and the rad fan running, it blows the oil down the passenger underside of the car. My wheel well liner is coated, the lower suspension arm is coated, the down pipe is coated...

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jwick

Same boat brotha...same boat

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GaleForce

Yep, sucks. Worrying about an oil leak is the last thing I want to do when driving/boosting. I was so pissed last night that the thought of going back to NA crossed my mind.

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jwick

That hasn't crossed my mind but the oil leaks have made me regret, almost wish I hadn't do it, the process. Sucks that we did all this great work ourselves and stupid little oil leaks that have nothing to do with what we did are causing the issues.

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Cell

I am thinking, maybe Sasha should look into using higher quality lines since some of us are having issues with the oil lines.

valpozguy

If you're having problems with the specific line take it to your local auto shop that has a hydraulic line compressor and have them make you the exact same line with thoes fittings, that thing will never leak

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jwick

My leak happens at the swivel portion. If they remake the same hose using swivel fittings that isn't going to fix my problem.

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Mitco39

I too had similar issues with the leaks. I had Sasha redo my lines (after attempting to fix them myself and having nothing but issues) and I have not had even a drop since. Something is funny with this car and these oil lines, seems to be a much to common issue.

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jwick

I think the obscenely high oil pressure has something to do with it

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GaleForce

So far it looks like one 90 degree fitting. I thought buying a "high quality" brand name fitting (Russel Performance) would solve the leaking issue. Nope. I really don't want to drop $25 per fitting until I get a good one.

The car will be going up on jack stands hopefully this afternoon. Looks like I'll be doing an early oil change and swap out the bad fitting, I bought an extra just in case. It's almost like I can see into the future.

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jwick

I'm going Earl when I replace all the lines with the V1.5 upgrade. They are more expensive but it is what it is.

FYI...I have another small leak, source unknown at the moment. Goes on the lift Friday for inspection and general kit checkup.

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GaleForce

I wanted to try Earl. From what I read Earl and Russell were the go to fittings. I went Russell because they were the only ones available locally. No leak my a$$

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jwick

I'm going Earl. I'm also wondering if I should use Earl hose too. It's way more expensive than Russell, like over 50% more. Just trying to justify the additional cost. I can't see that much difference in hose and that's not where my issues have been.

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