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2015-10-15 15:13:56

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

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However, apparently those brass plumbing fittings are also functional, reliable, and will not break. Is that a fair statement?
My only gripe from a functional point of view would be the points of failure on the vacuum lines. I would run two "T" fittings with a hose and proper clamp on each one for a total of 6 junctions. The way they have these with the threaded stuff, it is 12 junctions for twice the chance of failure.

When I got a new hydraulic clutch line for my BMW, I made sure to get the one with the least junctions. When I did my turbo oil feed line for the SE-R, I similarly made sure there were the fewest junctions possible. SE-R charge pipes? Least junctions possible. When I did my vacuum lines on the SE-R, I kept them simple, tidy, and least junctions. I did have the luxury of removing every single tiny little bit of emissions equipment or other extraneous things which simplified the shit out of the vacuum plumbing.

I haven't added an oil cooler yet, partially because I haven't figured out the best way to do it without the bazillion junctions most people deal with. I do have a plan though.

I prefer the fewest points of failure possible. I realize this is a bit picky. I guess I'm nothing if not picky.

Got it. I understand the concept of fewest points of failure. K.I.S.S.

Other than that minor point of contention, what I want to know is that there is no other functional problems with the plumbing parts. They will be reliable, if ugly, until I replace them?

On another related note, I ordered a new set of black RUBBER radiator hoses, 4 correct size Vibrant t-bolt clamps, and a BNIB pair of radiator brackets. Just to make my engine bay look pretty.

Those motherfucking ugly-as-hammered-dog-shit brass plumbing parts will not be in my gawd-damned engine bay for too long. Only a completely oblivious don't-give-a-fuck blithering idiot would have chosen those for my build.

Ahem....yes, I am still salty as a motherfucker over this whole thing.

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2015-10-15 15:16:43

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Ahem....yes, I am still salty as a motherfucker over this whole thing.

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2015-10-15 16:10:36

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Originally Posted by Shawn
They will be reliable, if ugly, until I replace them?

Assuming they don't leak now (it is likely they don't leak, the pressures are low), then they should function well and be reliable.

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2015-10-15 22:54:57

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Originally Posted by BenFenner

Originally Posted by Shawn
They will be reliable, if ugly, until I replace them?
Assuming they don't leak now (it is likely they don't leak, the pressures are low), then they should function well and be reliable.

I agree,if it were me,I would paint them all with BBQ black,or Hitemp engine paint to keep them from screaming "look at me!" and move it down the priority list .Its easy enough to deal with that any time if its all functioning and leak free at the moment.

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2015-10-17 19:21:40

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Shawn I just bought a 1.6 car to use for parts for my track car build...
If u want the Ac line I will send it out to u.

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2015-10-18 14:25:58

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Those identical plumbing fittings were also used on Super Sentra's A2W and didn't leak at the fitting. There was a leak at a hose but it was due to janky workmanship, not the plumbers eye candy.

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2015-10-18 15:12:44

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Originally Posted by eggman

Originally Posted by BenFenner
Originally Posted by Shawn
They will be reliable, if ugly, until I replace them?
Assuming they don't leak now (it is likely they don't leak, the pressures are low), then they should function well and be reliable.

I agree,if it were me,I would paint them all with BBQ black,or Hitemp engine paint to keep them from screaming "look at me!" and move it down the priority list .Its easy enough to deal with that any time if its all functioning and leak free at the moment.

Bingo. Thanks.

I've got plenty of other critical things to sort out at the moment.

Originally Posted by nissansr20nx

Shawn I just bought a 1.6 car to use for parts for my track car build...
If u want the Ac line I will send it out to u.

Sending you a PM.

That would be great.

Originally Posted by 1fastser

Those identical plumbing fittings were also used on Super Sentra's A2W and didn't leak at the fitting. There was a leak at a hose but it was due to janky workmanship, not the plumbers eye candy.

Got it.

There is no problem with the fittings themselves, and mine are definitely going to leak.

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2015-10-18 15:26:54

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Update.

As of 10/13, all parts/products arrived or ordered in the "Prior To Jamies Arrival" section of my list on page 6. Soon as that stuff gets here, I can schedule the car over to Bobby's shop.

70-degrees and sunny on a Sunday morning. I'll be lumbering along in my Tahoe. Yay.

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2015-10-18 17:07:12

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Originally Posted by Shawn
Update.

As of 10/13, all parts/products arrived or ordered in the "Prior To Jamies Arrival" section of my list on page 6. Soon as that stuff gets here, I can schedule the car over to Bobby's shop.

70-degrees and sunny on a Sunday morning. I'll be lumbering along in my Tahoe. Yay.

At least some things are moving along, but man that parts list is laughable. I think I need to change what I'm doing at my shop, we're obviously not charging enough lol

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2015-11-07 18:39:35

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