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Old 11-12-2011, 11:29 PM
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Default Oil leak thru hose end - hot to fix?

-10an 90* swivel hose end is leaking oil. Can hose end be removed and reinstalled? Should I cut off the end of the braided steel hose before installling? Have a track day Monday, so I need some options. I have another hose end, but it is a female, but I could try to find an adapter, so I have that option. Suggestions?
Old 11-12-2011, 11:47 PM
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If you are sure it is leaking at the hose and not the fitting anywhere then yes. Cut end of hose and start over fresh. Don't over tighten when re-assembling hose end on.
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Whew!!! Repl just the swivel fitting and all is good. Did not want to take hose off and cut. Off to VIR tomorrow. Hopefully I can put the new T1 bars to good use.
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Did you test it under pressure or at idle?
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Took it for a quick spin- run it ip 4k rpms even though I already
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