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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Does anyone know if they (Summit, Jegs, etc.) make a braided/stronger oil pressue line that runs from the back of the intake/block to the oil pressure gauge? The line gets brittle over time and if that breaks.....what a mess....
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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I used copper. Same size as the plastic. Same compression fittings.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim-K
I used copper. Same size as the plastic. Same compression fittings.
Never mind, just scrolled down and see that copper sux...

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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 73jst4fun
The line gets brittle over time and if that breaks.....what a mess....

You can say that again! I had to install a new speedometer cable a couple weekends ago. Started the car afterward and zero oil pressure at the gauge. Quickly shut it down and thought for a minute before slapping my forehead. Sure enough, oil all over the bellhousing and down the back of the block.
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Some times I just beat my head against the wall trying to be helpful. Read the DAMN threads and the archives!

This one today.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1038017
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