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Old 11-07-09, 08:36 AM
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One of the return ps tubes in my sc300 is leaking under the battery. It is leaking right from the fitting where 3/8" tube fits into 1/2" tube (please see attached image with a red circle). I am going to cut 3-4" piece out and replace it with a rubber 1/2" hose with two plumber clamps.. I just would like to get an expert opinion if it is going to be a safe fix. It seems to be a low pressure return line, so the solution seems to be reasonable.. Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-07-09, 02:08 PM
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whew...I don't see that replacement causing any problems, but when my PS started leaking on my V8 I just replaced all the lines with semi-stock tubing (same size but it was called a fuel injector line...good enuf for gas good enuf for PS fluid lol) I would suggest using a small metal tube on each side of the 1/2 in. going into the stock hoses, sorta like t-tech tubes then use adjustable hose clamps. Sounds like alotta work but its not. I only say this because I'm not sure how well the plumbers clamps would work, even tho it's just a return line, it could still have a small leak later on.
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Thank you for your advice, TunerLexx.
I think I am going to buy a t-tech adapter (sol fit324) so I can connect two rubber hoses (1/2 and 3/8") to each side of the cut out via the adapter. This way it is going to be safer, as I won't have to clamp 1/2" hose over 3/8" plastic tube.. Thanks.
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