50 gaint steps backward!!
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My line broke on me a few weeks ago but luckilly it was right at the motor so I only had to replace my garage floor 
If all you did was remove the nut from the back of the gauge, the brass compression fitting should still be crimped to the line.. All you have to do then is put it back in and tighten the brass nut back down..
If all you did was remove the nut from the back of the gauge, the brass compression fitting should still be crimped to the line.. All you have to do then is put it back in and tighten the brass nut back down..
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From: Leland NC
Wow, got a lot of replies on this one. Thanks guys. Well, I was able to go to autozone and get all the fittings I needed to make a new oil pressure line. So that's one problem down. As for the carpet, I took it the car wash and used their pressure washer. I soaked the hell out of it and then set it in the sun to dry. The carpet came clean.....however, the jute backing acted like a sponge for the oil. Even after soaking the carpet for a good bit at the car wash, I was still able to squeeze the jute and have my hand absolutely covered in oil. I decided it just wasn't worth it. So in the trash it went. Ill order me some new carpet tonight. Sucks though. I suppose I could have salvaged the carpet and just got some new jute backing, but I figured it would never really be the way its suppose to be again. All I can say is I definitely learned to make sure that oil pressure fitting is on tight. Thanks again guys.
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Chris,
I’m sorry to hear about your luck and believe me you are not the first person to have this happen! We’ve repaired two cars that have had this happen with customers in the past 5 years. Usually for us and based on our hourly wage, it is cheaper to replace the front carpet than to try to remove the oil from it. If the carpet is new.
In your case with you doing the work, I would try to use brake cleaner to remove the oil in the jute! This will usually dissipate the oil. It will smell for a while but it won’t hurt the jute and the smell will go away quick!
You may have to do this several times, but you need something that will cut the oil and remove it from the jute! Cleaners will cut the oil on the carpet set, but it would be real hard to get it out of the jute. If you can’t get the oil out of the jute it’s just going to come back in the carpet set. Brake cleaner is designed to remove oil from brake pads after you install them and prevent squeaks but it is also a wonder stain remover and oil remover for other items.
If you can not get it out and you purchased the kit from us (or from ACC) we will sell you a matching front set only. You’ll have to contact sales to purchase this but we can do it.
IMHO,
Willcox Inc.
I’m sorry to hear about your luck and believe me you are not the first person to have this happen! We’ve repaired two cars that have had this happen with customers in the past 5 years. Usually for us and based on our hourly wage, it is cheaper to replace the front carpet than to try to remove the oil from it. If the carpet is new.
In your case with you doing the work, I would try to use brake cleaner to remove the oil in the jute! This will usually dissipate the oil. It will smell for a while but it won’t hurt the jute and the smell will go away quick!
You may have to do this several times, but you need something that will cut the oil and remove it from the jute! Cleaners will cut the oil on the carpet set, but it would be real hard to get it out of the jute. If you can’t get the oil out of the jute it’s just going to come back in the carpet set. Brake cleaner is designed to remove oil from brake pads after you install them and prevent squeaks but it is also a wonder stain remover and oil remover for other items.
If you can not get it out and you purchased the kit from us (or from ACC) we will sell you a matching front set only. You’ll have to contact sales to purchase this but we can do it.
IMHO,
Willcox Inc.
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; May 10, 2009 at 08:30 AM.
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For what it's worth, I had a 72 Olds 442 that caught fire and burned out the entire interior. Trust me, that is the worst case scenario.
Good luck getting yours fixed, and remember...it can always be worse.
Good luck getting yours fixed, and remember...it can always be worse.
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What little bit I learned getting a Chemistry minor tells me a strong detergent (eg, laundary) and scrubbing will help break up the oil. Oils and water don't mix, hence the soap which allows water to displace oil molecules.
If you are worried about mildew you can have the carpet cleaned after by a detailer with an ionizer/ozone machine. IIRC, less than $80. Might get them to charge half since your carpet is out.
Does anyone make electric OEM faced gauges?
If you are worried about mildew you can have the carpet cleaned after by a detailer with an ionizer/ozone machine. IIRC, less than $80. Might get them to charge half since your carpet is out.
Does anyone make electric OEM faced gauges?
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I've said this on here several times. The only line that works correctly is the factory one from one of the suppliers. The fitings are not standard 1/8". You need the factory one. I ruined a radio learning this.
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From: Leland NC
You are correct that the fittings are not the standard. That is why I had to replace all the connections, including what actually screws into the gauge to make everything fit correctly. Both ends of the lines where it is crimped are crimped using aftermarket parts made for that line. Its a very tight connection with no leaks. I made sure of that. I understand the reasoning for upgrading the gauge or buying a stainless steel line, but I needed a fix that would allow me to drive the car that day without having to order and wait for parts to come in.