Chris_Lum

Correct, the tapered insides of the fittings are what create the seals, therefore teflon tape is not needed.


As for the oil lines, it's very important to have them installed and clocked correctly. I had to loosen and re-angle the fittings to get it just right, so the oil lines do not touch any part of the chassis. If this is done correctly, there should be no added stress to the fittings or lines.

HiVolume

This indicates a defective/broken fitting. There's a bearing in there that allows your fitting to swivel. The hole is normal. If you need a temporary "patch", use JB Weld and patch up the hole along with the joint on the blue side just right of the "hole".

I wouldn't think that you'd have a noticeable drop in pressure though, so you can probably ride your car. Just make sure the oil level remains full if you're travelling a longer distance. Driving around will create a mess under the hood...

BTW, a swivel fitting at that location is a good idea.

gotswap

those look like -10 lines

jwa4378

What oil pressure sensor are you using? I was under the impression that the stock sensor was just an "on/off" switch that went off whenever pressure dipped below a certain point... Where did you install it?

I am probably going to be wanting oil pressure in the near future as well...

Thanks

John

KnowledgeIsPower

makes me feel good im running aem oil pressure gauge. and also that i didnt use teflon tape on those fittings. i will be checking my lines tonight though

kix

Well I got back from the Earl's store near torrance. That place is like FITTINGS HEAVEN! I spoke to the guy there and he was very helpful. He said the most common failurs of his fittings are from people overtightening them which I know I did not.

Using the fittings I bought I showed him where the leak was occuring. He said it makes sense that oil/fluid would come out there ONLY if that line was under REAL high stress. As I mentioned before, he confirmed that the anti-seepage sealing system is what failed.

Anywho, I decided to by 4 fittings and a few feet of hose. I'm thinking the supplied hoses are a bit too short and perhaps the engine rocking back and forward during shifts is putting strain on the parts.

Oh, and I confirmed that the fittings do NOT need teflon tape. Only a bit of grease to help screw the fittings on the male AN adapters

sunhita

Can you provide us the address in Torrance, in case we need some fitting in the "near" future?

kix

http://www.anplumbing.com/

The site looks shady but I assure you they are 100% legit and you can walk into their showroom to buy on the spot

HiVolume

-8 lines are typically used for oil relocation and oil coolers. -10 is more often used as a turbo return line. -10 is pretty big and has a wide bending radius which is known to be an issue...